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- Days to maturity
- 70–75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Pear, in this listing, is a large-fruited heirloom beefsteak from northern Italy, not the small red pear-shaped cherry that shares the name. Its indeterminate plants bear red, pear-shaped fruit of 8 to 18 ounces from early to main season. Stake or cage the vines, start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, and check with the seed source which Red Pear you are buying, since the two are very different plants.
Red Pear traits
- Old northern Italian heirloom beefsteak
- Red, pear-shaped fruit of 8 to 18 oz
- Early to main-season harvest
- Indeterminate plants needing support
- Not the small pear-shaped cherry tomato of the same name
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Pear this page | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Red Pear FAQ
What kind of tomato is Red Pear?
Red Pear, in this listing, is a large-fruited heirloom beefsteak from northern Italy, not the small red pear-shaped cherry that shares the name. Its indeterminate plants bear red, pear-shaped fruit of 8 to 18 ounces from early to main season.
How many days to maturity is Red Pear?
Red Pear is listed at 70–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Red Pear compare with other tomato varieties?
Red Pear: 70–75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red Pear good for?
Red Pear is grown for fresh slicing, sauce.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.