The popularity of planting tomatoes is associated with the benefits and taste of the plant. Breeders from different countries annually replenish the seed stock with new orphans of plants from the nightshade family. More productive and stress-resistant species appear. The Orange Pear tomato appeared thanks to the efforts of Russian selectors and was included in the State Register in 2008.
General information about the variety
The plant bears fruit well under protected and open ground conditions. Planting is carried out according to the climatic conditions of the zoning site. Characteristics and description of the variety:
- Mid-ripening, the berries are ready for picking in 95–115 days.
- Series "Pear".
- Indeterminate.
- The height of the bushes is up to 1.5 meters.
- Non-standard.
- Inflorescence of simple type.
- Powerful root system.
- Average foliage.
- Unusual, decorative appearance of the fruit.
- Fruitful, up to 6.5 kilograms of berries are harvested per square meter.
- Resistant to low temperatures.
- Tolerates heat without reducing yield.
- Tolerates transportation well.
- Long-term fruiting.
- Demanding on soil composition.
- Long shelf life, do not lose valuable qualities for 1.5 months when stored in the refrigerator.
- They do not tolerate drafts well.
- Stable immunity to late blight and average resistance to most nightshade diseases.
This variety of tomatoes from the “Pear” series is distinguished by the original appearance of the fruit. The decorative appearance has made the plant popular outside its homeland, which is confirmed by reviews of Ukrainian and Moldavian gardeners. External qualities and technical data of the berry:
- Pear-shaped.
- Bright orange color when mature.
- Mini size.
- Weight does not exceed 65 grams.
- Smooth.
- The pulp is colored red-orange.
- Small seed chambers, the number does not exceed five pieces in a single berry.
- Semi-dry.
- Low-seeded.
- High dry matter content.
- Fleshy.
- Thin skin.
- Not prone to cracking.
- The sweetest ones from the “Pear” series.
- The racks have a tomato scent.
Pear tomato will be an interesting and tasty decoration for the holiday table. The fruits are suitable for drying, whole-fruit canning, and fresh consumption.
IMPORTANT! The rich vitamin composition made the fruits a suitable option for children's and dietary diets.
Recommendations for cultivation
Yields are higher if the seedling planting method is used.The originator recommends planting seed material to a depth of 1–1.5 centimeters in pre-moistened soil. Strong sprouts require maintaining temperature conditions and long daylight hours. It is important to water the seedlings in a timely manner and loosen the soil. When growing, the plant should be formed into one stem. Before planting in the ground, it is necessary to harden the plants.
Tomato requires careful attention to the composition of the soil. It should be fertile and moisture-holding. Bushes should be planted loosely, placing no more than four bushes per square meter. The recommended planting pattern is 40 × 60. Care measures include regular feeding, abundant watering and loosening of the soil, removal of weeds and tying up.
Gardeners' opinion
Good afternoon! For lovers of unusual varieties of tomatoes, I advise you to try Orange Pear. The fruits are very reminiscent of the fruit of the same name in miniature, sweet and original. Yellow-orange, orange coloring adds brightness to the fruit. I recommend!
Valeria Fedorova, 32 years old
Good afternoon! Last year, Orange Pear pleased seven tomatoes. The original shaped fruits became a table decoration. The variety requires attention, is demanding on the composition of the soil, and needs to be tied up. The efforts are justified by the sweet berries. I recommend!
Marina Dunaya, 43 years old
