Guide to Growing Yellow Pear Tomatoes

Plant deeply, burying two-thirds of the stem, about 36 inches apart. Pinch off lower leaves and set the plant in the ground at an angle so that the stem is horizontal underground but upright the above ground. The yellow pear is an indeterminate type tomato. Although its fruit is small, its vines are large and hardy.

How long do yellow pear tomatoes take to grow?
Can I grow yellow pear tomatoes in a hanging basket?
Are yellow pear tomatoes perennial?
How much sun do yellow pear tomatoes need?
What are yellow pear tomatoes good for?
Do yellow pear tomatoes need a trellis?
How do you prune yellow pear tomatoes?
Why are my yellow pear tomatoes not turning yellow?
Why are my yellow pear tomatoes splitting?
How much sun do pear tomatoes need?
How do you store pear tomatoes?
What kind of tomatoes are pear shaped?

How long do yellow pear tomatoes take to grow?

Expect to get ripe fruits ready to be picked about 70 or 80 days after starting your plants. The tomatoes are ready to harvest when they are completely yellow and easily come off the vine.

Can I grow yellow pear tomatoes in a hanging basket?

Yes, it can be done! Best reserved for gardens that offer little or no inground garden plots or space for patio containers, tomatoes will grow and fruit in hanging containers.

Are yellow pear tomatoes perennial?

They are a perennial favorite in my garden. On Jan 11, 2011, sugarpine from San Jose, CA wrote: This tomato was very good. The plants were very productive, and many liked the taste: sweet and mild.

How much sun do yellow pear tomatoes need?

Yellow Pears grow best in warm, sunny locations that get full sunlight. They should be at least 36 inches apart to allow a good spread.

What are yellow pear tomatoes good for?

Very sweet, 1½-inch yellow, pear-shaped fruit has a mild flavor, and is great for fresh eating or for making tomato preserves. Very productive plants are easy to grow. One of the first tomatoes Jere grew as a child.

Do yellow pear tomatoes need a trellis?

The yellow pear is an indeterminate type tomato. Although its fruit is small, its vines are large and hardy. They will grow vigorously to about 6 to 10 feet tall. Consider using tall sturdy cages or some form of support.

How do you prune yellow pear tomatoes?

Pinch them off with your fingers. Start at the top of the plant. Find the first cluster of yellow flowers or small tomatoes and remove the feathery sucker growing just beneath. Remove any dead, yellowing leaves toward the bottom of the plant.

Why are my yellow pear tomatoes not turning yellow?

The optimum temperature for ripening tomatoes is 70 to 75°F. When temperatures exceed 85 degrees to 90 degrees F, the ripening process slows significantly or even stops. At these temperatures, lycopene and carotene, pigments responsible for giving the fruit their typical orange to red appearance cannot be produced.

Why are my yellow pear tomatoes splitting?

Heavy rain, especially when preceded by dry weather, is the leading cause of fruit cracking and splitting in tomatoes. ... Cracking and splitting occur when rapid changes in soil moisture levels cause fruits to expand quicker than the tomato skin can grow.

How much sun do pear tomatoes need?

Light requirements: Full sun. Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on type.

How do you store pear tomatoes?

This is the easiest method I know. There's no prep, you just fill the sheet, pop them into the freezer and leave until solid. Once they turn into tomato marbles, funnel them into jars or zip-top bags and return them to the freezer. They can be used in soups, stews, roasts and veggie scrambles.

What kind of tomatoes are pear shaped?

Pear tomato or teardrop tomato is the common name for any one in a group of indeterminate heirloom tomatoes. There are yellow, orange, and red varieties of this tomato; the yellow variety being most common. They are generally sweet, and are in the shape of a pear, but smaller.