A charming heirloom bearing masses of small, pear-shaped, lemon-yellow fruit with a mild, sweet flavour. Indeterminate, ornamental and great for salads.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 2 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Yellow Pear'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Yellow Pear' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Yellow Pear'
Tomato 'Yellow Pear' suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Yellow Pear' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Yellow Pear' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Yellow Pear' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Yellow Pear' in the garden
Tomato 'Yellow Pear' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Tomato 'Yellow Pear' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Yellow Pear'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Yellow Pear' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.