{"product_id":"chocolate-pear","title":"Chocolate Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Pear Tomato is a unique heirloom cherry tomato known for its rich, complex tomato flavour and distinctive dark colouring. This variety produces abundant crops of small pear-shaped fruits that are light red overlaid with green to brown 'black tomato' tones, creating a striking and unusual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous indeterminate vines that produce heavily over a very long season. This variety is highly valued by market growers and CSA growers for its productivity, flavour, and visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Indeterminate heirloom cherry tomato\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth habit: Tall, vigorous vining plant with long-season production\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun (6-8+ hours)\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 60 cm (24\")\u003cbr\u003e\nSupport: Staking or caging required\u003cbr\u003e\nContainer friendly: Yes, in large containers (minimum 5 gallon) with strong support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Pear produces small 28-56 g (1-2 oz) pear-shaped fruits in clusters. Fruits have rich, sweet, classic heirloom tomato flavour with complex depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh snacking\u003cbr\u003e\nSalads\u003cbr\u003e\nMarket displays\u003cbr\u003e\nCSA boxes\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh summer dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier harvests in northern climates\u003cbr\u003e\nStrong early vine growth\u003cbr\u003e\nReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: heirloom tomato collectors, market growers, CSA growers, and gardeners wanting a high-yield, unique dark pear-shaped cherry tomato with excellent flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223054307499,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/image_2026-03-14_213316081.png?v=1773538398","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/chocolate-pear","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}