Pear tomatoes - this is what the average summer resident lacks in his seasonal collection of tomatoes. The original shape of the fruit, reminiscent of a pear, will decorate any dish. Tomatoes for canning purposes look great in jars. You can purchase and grow pear-shaped varieties of any color: yellow, red, pink, orange and even black.
Description of red pear tomatoes
It is worth starting the description of Red Pear tomatoes with the characteristics of the fruit: round, tapered towards the stalk, bright red in the phase of full ripeness.The pulp is of good density, contains a high percentage of dry matter, remains juicy and moderately meaty. The tomatoes are not large, average weight 50 – 80 g.
The value of the fruit lies not only in its original appearance. Tomatoes delight tomato lovers with their classic taste, harmoniously combining sweet and sour notes. The versatile Red Pear tomatoes are used in everyday cooking (salads, first and second courses), and serve as an excellent raw material for delicious winter preparations. Its fruits look especially good in marinades.
Characteristics of the variety will not be complete without specifying the timing of ripening and the type of bush. In terms of ripening time, the variety is mid-early, 110–115 days pass from planting and the first shoots to the harvest of the first tomatoes.
Bushes in open ground reach a height of 1.3 m, in a greenhouse a little higher (1.5 m), according to the type of growth they belong to the group of indeterminate tomatoes.
The main advantages of the variety:
- disease resistance;
- fruits are stored for up to one and a half months at an air temperature of 2 – 3 °C;
- tolerate transportation well;
- good taste;
- original shape of the fruit;
- universal purpose;
- high yield - 6 kg/m²;
- Possibility of growing in protected and open ground.
Siberian variant
For Siberia, scientists have developed a similar pear-shaped variety - the Siberian Pear tomato. Cold-resistant, resistant to late blight. The variety produces good yields when cultivated in a greenhouse, but even in open ground with good care the yield of the variety is decent.
The fruits of the Siberian pear are medium-sized (100 – 140 g), elongated, pear-shaped. The pulp is dense, the skin is durable and does not crack when soil moisture fluctuates. The purpose of the fruit is universal. The fruits are stored for 1.5 months. During storage, they retain their presentation and taste.
Interesting pear-shaped variety
Excellent reviews can be found about the French red pear variety. Here is an assessment of the main characteristics of a tomato from one fan of this variety from Kharkov:
- assessment of the bush for strength, foliage, presence of stepsons - 5 points;
- the first ripe fruits are picked at the end of August;
- assessment of fetal beauty - 5 points;
- taste 5;
- the maximum number of tomatoes in a brush is 8 pieces;
- excellent productivity - 5+;
- the largest fruit weighed 600 g;
- The maximum height of the bush in open ground is up to 1.5 m.
The variety is very productive, large, slightly ribbed red fruits are sweet, shelf-stable, dense pulp makes the variety universal. The fruits can be consumed not only fresh - tomatoes are suitable for any type of preparation and freezing. The variety deserves special attention from summer residents.
Features of planting and care
Seeds for seedlings are sown 2 months before transplanting into the ground. Seedlings at the age of 55 days can be considered mature and ready for transplanting.. Plant 3 plants per 1 m² when choosing a bush formation scheme with 2 stems. For a denser placement - 4 bushes/m² - a 1-stem bush formation scheme is suitable.
Powerful bushes require strong support - wooden (plastic) stakes 2 m long. The bush must be fixed to the support as it grows. Remove the stepsons when they reach a length of 5–7 cm. The second stem is formed from the stepson located under the first flower raceme.
During the period of fruit ripening, in addition to the stepsons, 2 lower leaves must be removed once every 2–3 days. When removing leaves, the load on the bush is reduced, air exchange is improved, and the risk of fungal diseases is reduced. List of summer jobs for caring for tomatoes:
- Abundant watering once every 5 days.
- Loosening the rows after each watering.
- Removing weeds.
- 2 – 3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers.
Orange pear-shaped tomatoes
Description of the Orange Pear variety may be of interest to lovers of yellow and orange tomatoes. Ideally smooth fruits have a wonderful taste. You can make a delicious salad from them or use them for preparations. The size of the tomatoes is smaller than average - tomatoes weigh from 50 to 80 g.
Up to 6 kg of fruits are harvested from bushes grown in greenhouse conditions, and more than 20 kg per square meter. In open ground, these figures are not much lower, and will suit any summer resident quite well.
Tomatoes Pink pears
Tomatoes: Pink pears, medium early. They ripen 115–120 days from germination. In the Middle Zone and the Urals, this variety can only be grown in protected soil. In the south, tomato seedlings Pink pears can be planted directly in open ground.
In the greenhouse, the bushes grow above 2 meters, since the tomato is pure indent. In open ground, the bushes are lower, but not much: their height can range from 1.5 to 1.7 meters. It is recommended to form the bushes into only 1 stem, removing all the stepsons. Pinch the top of the head after at least 8 full-fledged brushes have formed.
To obtain the 10 kg/m² yield declared by the manufacturer, you must adhere to the recommended density of 4 plants per square meter. For full development, the bushes are attached to a trellis or tied to a support.
Pink fruits, similar to small pears, weigh no more than 80 g in open ground and about 90 g when growing tomatoes in a greenhouse. The purpose of pink tomatoes is universal. The variety has a slight drawback - the skin of overripe fruits may crack. Summer residents who decide to choose this variety will like the taste of the fruit and their appearance: color, shape, size.
From the varieties offered, you can easily choose an interesting type of tomato.Anyone who has already planted pear-shaped varieties this season can share their results.
