Botanical profile

Pear Drops Tomato

Latin name
Solanum lycopersicum 'Pear Drops'
Type
Compact fruit annual (determinate)
Family
Solanaceae

A dwarf, compact, and highly ornamental variety that produces charming, small, pear-shaped tomatoes with a bright yellow color and a sweet, slightly tangy flavor. Ideal for pots, hanging baskets, and small gardens, it grows bushy without the need for pruning or staking. It is very early-ripening and offers a beautiful, continuous harvest all summer long. A variety that is as decorative as it is delicious, perfect for gourmet balconies!

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — water at the base, avoid wet foliage
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Basil, chives, oregano
Plants to avoid
Fennel, potato
Spacing
30 cm between plants or 1 plant per 20-25 cm pot
Harvest period
June to September

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.