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You won’t find any form of tomatoes! Pepper-shaped, classic round, banana-shaped, elongated, flattened. Among this variety of shapes, shades and varieties, the tomato variety “Pear” stands out. Everyone's taste preferences are different. Some people like juicy fruits, others meaty ones, and others with sourness. And almost all gardeners grow tomatoes not only for fresh consumption, but also for winter harvesting. Not every variety can boast of unpretentiousness in cultivation and care, excellent taste and versatility in use.
The Pear tomato has long gained popularity among summer residents precisely thanks to all the above-mentioned characteristics. The unusually shaped fruits have excellent taste. And the rules for planting and care are so simple that growing tomatoes will not be difficult even for a novice gardener.
Description
The “Pear” tomato series is unique not only because of the unusual pear-shaped shape of the fruit, but also because of the characteristics and description of the variety. The fruits of each variety differ in taste characteristics, size and color. The varietal series “Pear” includes the following varieties:
- Black;
- Red;
- Pink;
- Orange;
- Yellow;
- Emerald.
The first five varieties received well-deserved recognition among gardeners. “Emerald”, due to its novelty, has not yet been studied enough. Each subspecies, according to the stated characteristics, description of the “Pear” tomato variety, as well as reviews from gardeners, has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Brief description of the series
The Pear tomato is a mid-season variety. From the moment of sowing the seeds until the start of fruiting, 109-114 days pass, which indicates an average speed of ripening.
Tomato is an interdeterminate crop. Its height when grown in hotbeds and greenhouses reaches 160-180 cm. When grown in open ground, this figure is slightly lower - 140-160 cm. Due to its high yield and high growth, it needs staking.
The Pear tomato tolerates heat well, but it is afraid of drafts and piercing winds. So when planting tomatoes in open ground, you need to carefully choose a suitable place for them.
To obtain high yields, the formation of a bush of 1-2 stems is required.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits of the tomato variety “Pear” are characterized by an unusual pear-shaped shape. The weight of the fruit is on average from 50 to 80 grams. The color of tomatoes depends on the subspecies.
Pear-shaped tomatoes of this variety are characterized by high density, a minimum of seeds and the absence of voids. Of the entire pear series, Black Pear tomatoes are characterized as the sweetest, with excellent taste.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of this variety include the following:
- high resistance to late blight and many other diseases characteristic of the nightshade family;
- high seed germination;
- fruits contain a large amount of carotene;
- excellent taste;
- long fruiting time;
- high productivity;
- long shelf life without loss of taste and presentation;
- tolerate transportation well;
- wide scope of application;
- high tomato density.
Unfortunately, tomatoes also have disadvantages:
- the variety is very demanding on the composition of the soil;
- need regular pinching and tying up;
- does not tolerate drafts well.
Rules for planting and care
Breeders advise planting the Pear tomato at 4 plants per 1 m². To obtain a bountiful harvest, you will need to follow the following rules for caring for plants:
- obligatory garter;
- regular watering and loosening of the soil;
- regular feeding.
You need to water the tomatoes with warm water and preferably in the evening so that the sun's rays do not damage the plants. If you follow the rules of agricultural technology, you can achieve a high yield and harvest more than 5 kg of tomatoes from one bush. According to reviews from gardeners who have already grown Pear tomatoes on their plots, achieving a yield of 8-9 kg from one bush is not so difficult.
Seedless growing method
You can grow Pear tomatoes both in open ground and in a greenhouse. Planting rules are practically no different from planting traditional varieties of tomatoes. When growing without seedlings, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:
- two to three weeks before planting, you need to prepare the soil.Tomatoes love loose, fertile soil. Before preparing the soil, it is advisable to apply fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium. You can use wood ash - scatter 2-2.5 kg of ash per m² and carefully dig up the area intended for growing tomatoes.
- The distance between plants should be at least 35-40 cm, take this into account when sowing. Thickened plantings are the first reason for the low yield of the Pear tomato.
- Immediately after planting, the area must be watered generously with warm water and covered with film or lutrasil.
- Plantings can only be opened in warm weather.
- After germination, it is necessary to thin out the plants (if necessary).
- Subsequent care consists of timely feeding, weeding, watering and loosening. During the period of active fruit ripening, it is necessary to limit watering of Pear tomatoes to avoid cracking of the fruit.
It should be noted that it is possible to grow tomato varieties of the “Pear” series in open ground only in the southern regions of Russia. In the central and northern regions, it should only be grown in greenhouses or greenhouses.
- Once the plant reaches a height of 40-50 cm, the tomatoes need to be tied up.
- Stepchildren need to be removed regularly.
Seedling growing method
Tomatoes of the “Pear” variety need to be planted for seedlings 2 months before the planned transplantation of plants into greenhouses or open ground. The end of February - beginning of March is the most suitable period for planting seeds.
The seed purchased in the store has already been pre-treated and therefore does not need preparation for planting.But it is still better to disinfect seeds that you have prepared yourself in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 1.5-2 hours.
To plant Pear tomato seeds, it is important to pay special attention to the soil. The soil mixture is ideal for this event - it is perfectly balanced and the plants will not require additional fertilizing at the first stage.
If you prepare the soil yourself, then be sure to take care of additional additives. The following can be used as fertilizers:
- Fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium in moderation;
- Ash;
- Means for rapid germination and strengthening of the root system of plants;
- Organomineral fertilizers.
The rules for growing Pear tomato seedlings are practically no different from growing traditional varieties. Like all nightshades, it is important for tomatoes to provide timely watering, good lighting and microclimate.
To germinate seeds, the air temperature must be maintained within +25˚С +27˚С. After the first shoots appear, the boxes with seedlings need to be placed in a lighted place and the temperature maintained at +20˚С +22˚С.
If there is insufficient lighting, plantings need to be provided with additional lighting. Fluorescent lamps should be placed at a height of 60-70 cm from the plants.
As soon as 2-3 leaves are formed, it is necessary to pick future tomatoes. “Pear” tolerates picking and replanting well without damaging the plants.
Tomatoes can be planted in a greenhouse or open ground no earlier than the ground warms up to +15˚С +18˚С. Most often they begin planting in late May - early June.In the first few days, it is important to provide plants with gentle conditions. In sunny weather, create shade for the plantings and protect them from drafts.
The fertilizer scheme for tomatoes of the “Pear” series is as follows:
- When planting and diving, fertilize with fertilizer based on potassium and phosphorus for rooting and the formation of a powerful root system no more than 2-3 times. At least 3-4 weeks should pass between feedings.
- Before the ovaries form, you can feed the tomatoes 2-3 times with nitrogen fertilizers, nettle infusion, and ash for active growth of green mass.
- As soon as the first ovaries appear, nitrogen fertilizing should be replaced with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. Until the end of fruiting, you can fertilize the plantings 1-2 times, no more.
Subsequently, follow the basic rules for growing tomatoes: watering, loosening, pinching, tying.
Compliance with these recommendations is the key to obtaining abundant harvests.
You can learn the characteristics of the plant, as well as productivity, and the secrets of growing Yellow Pear tomatoes from the video
Distinctive characteristics of the fruit
At the moment, thanks to the work of breeders, the “Pear” series of tomatoes includes six varieties: “Yellow”, “Orange”, “Black”, “Red”, “Pink” and “Emerald”. All but the last variety are very popular among summer residents. Due to the unusual color of the fruit, this tomato has not yet won the recognition of gardeners, so there are no reviews yet about its taste and plant characteristics.
The name of the variety determines the color of the tomatoes. But besides the rich color palette of fruits, there are other differences.
| pink pear | red pear | Black pear | Orange pear | yellow pear |
Plant height | 170-200 cm | 120-160 cm | 160-180 cm | 150-170 cm | More than 2 meters |
Ripening period | Early | Mid-early | Mid-early | Early | Early |
Fruit color | Pink | Classic red | Maroon to brown | Bright orange | yellow |
Formation of ovaries | Brushes 4-6 pcs. | Brushes 5-8 pcs. | Brushes 5-8 pcs. | Brushes 5-8 pcs. | Brushes 5-7 pcs. |
Planting pattern, pcs per 1 m² | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
Taste qualities | Sweet | Sweet, with a slight sourness | Very sweet | Sweet with slight sourness | Sweet |
Skin | Dense | Dense | Dense | Dense
| Dense |
Productivity per 1 m² | 6-8 kg or more | More than 6-8 kg | 10-12 kg | 10-11 kg |
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Average fruit weight | 40-50 grams | 45 – 65 grams | 55-80 grams | 60-80 grams |
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It is worth noting that of the entire series of pear-shaped tomatoes, the fruits of the “Black Pear” differ in taste. But “Orange” easily tolerates heat and slight drops in temperature, and can also be stored for a long time without loss of taste and presentation.
All fruits of representatives of this series are distinguished by good keeping quality, dense pulp, a small number of seeds and the absence of voids.
Thanks to these advantages, Pear tomatoes are truly unique. For this reason, they are very popular among summer residents.
Application area
The scope of application of the “Pear” series of tomato varieties is very extensive.
Thanks to their unusual shape, small size and thick skin, tomatoes are perfect for whole-fruit canning. Tomatoes of different colors will look beautiful in a jar.
“Pear” tomatoes of any variety are actively used in preparing preparations for the winter as a component of all kinds of salads, lecho, and ketchup. Tomato juices are very thick and rich. Tomato paste made from red tomatoes will be thick due to its dense pulp and high solids content.
Due to the unusual shape of tomatoes, the surface attachment of the stalk is the reason for reducing waste when preparing dishes. Tomatoes of the “Pear” series are used in food and fresh, as well as as slicing, for preparing fresh salads, and decorating ready-made dishes.
Tomatoes are also widely used in the preparation of main courses, when baking various casseroles and pizzas, whole roasting and stuffing. Perfectly retains taste and aroma during freezing and drying.
Conclusion
The versatility of the “Pear” series of tomato varieties is undeniable. Easy to care for, high yields, excellent taste and a wide range of applications - what more could you ask for? That is why the tomato series has won well-deserved recognition among summer residents.
