Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Austin's Red Pear bears 2-inch red pear-shaped fruit on indeterminate vines. Main-season, about 80 days; stake the plants.
Austin's Red Pear traits
- Red pear-shaped fruit about 2 inches
- Indeterminate
Good for
- Snacking
- Preserves
Compare with other medium tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin's Red Pear this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Austin's Yellow Pear | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Wapsipinicon Peach | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Cherry | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ceylon | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Hartmans Yellow Gooseberry | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| La Carotina | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Austin's Red Pear FAQ
What kind of medium tomato is Austin's Red Pear?
Austin's Red Pear bears 2-inch red pear-shaped fruit on indeterminate vines. Main-season, about 80 days; stake the plants.
How many days to maturity is Austin's Red Pear?
Austin's Red Pear is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other medium tomato varieties, so check them in the medium tomato growing guide.
How does Austin's Red Pear compare with other medium tomato varieties?
Austin's Red Pear: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar medium tomato varieties include Austin's Yellow Pear (80 days), Wapsipinicon Peach (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Cherry (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Austin's Red Pear good for?
Austin's Red Pear is grown for snacking, preserves.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every medium tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Medium Tomato growing guide
- Starting Medium Tomatoes: Choosing a Transplant and Getting It Rooted
- Pruning Medium Tomatoes: Suckers, Stem Count and Thinning the Truss
- Watering and Feeding Medium Tomatoes for Even, Full-Sized Fruit
- Medium Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do at Each Stage
- Medium Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Pests
- When to Pick Medium Tomatoes and How to Ripen and Store Them
- All 58 medium tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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