Red Pear Tomato

Red Pear is a classic heirloom tomato recognized by its distinctive pear-shaped fruits and dependable garden performance. Plants produce clusters of smooth, bright red tomatoes with a mild, slightly sweet flavour and tender flesh, making them versatile in the kitchen and attractive on the vine.

This variety is productive and adaptable, continuing to set fruit through the season when regularly harvested.

Plant Details

Plant type: Indeterminate heirloom

Growth habit: Vigorous, vining

Sun: Full sun

Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36")

Support: Requires staking or caging

Container friendly: Suitable for large containers with support

Fruit and Harvest

Red Pear tomatoes are medium-sized and gently tapered, with smooth skin and balanced flavour. Fruits are excellent for fresh eating, salads, roasting, and sauces. Harvest begins mid-season and continues steadily with regular picking.

Excellent for:

Fresh slicing and salads

Roasting

Sauces and preserves

Decorative platters

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

Faster establishment and earlier harvest

Strong, reliable growth

Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor conditions, ensuring healthy vines ready for transplanting after the risk of frost has passed.

Well suited for: heirloom enthusiasts, home gardeners, and anyone looking for a distinctive, productive tomato with classic flavour.