Tomato

Basic Information

Seed Number

211

Seed Name

Tomato

Variety

Red Pear

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Solanaceae

Plant Type

Indeterminate pear-shaped tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Planting Method

Transplant

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

Mar 24

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jun 1

Plantable Months

March, April, May, June

Indoor Start

Mar 24 – Apr 7

Direct Sow

Not Recommended

Transplant

May 12 – Jun 1

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

6 weeks

Transplant Weeks After Frost

1 weeks

Germination Days

5–10 days

Harvest/Maturity

70–75 days from transplant

Succession Planting

Not recorded

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

75-85°F

Planting Depth

1/4 in

Plant Spacing

18-24 in

Row Spacing

36-48 in

Thin-To Spacing

Not recorded

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

Maintain regular, even moisture during flowering and fruit development

Soil Preference

Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

Minimum Container Size

10+ gal with cage/stake

Plant Height

Indeterminate vine

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

Yes

Trellis/Support Needed

Yes

Frost Tolerant

No

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

Victory Seeds; Pinetree Garden Seeds; MSU Extension

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Start indoors; transplant after frost
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 15 – Jun 20
Germination Time: About 7–14 days
Days to Harvest / Bloom: About 70–80 days from transplant
Container Friendly: Yes, 10+ gal with cage/stake
Pollinator Friendly: Self-pollinating; bees may improve fruit set
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary tomato
Perennial?: Tender perennial; grown as an annual in Zone 6B
Succession / Reusable Notes: One indoor sowing is enough; vines keep producing until frost. Isolate blossoms if saving pure seed.
Zone 6B Notes: A dependable warm-season tomato; do not transplant until frost danger has passed.
Companion Plants: Basil, carrots, onions, parsley, marigolds, nasturtiums and borage
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Indeterminate vines need support. Rotate away from other nightshades and watch for common tomato diseases.
Sources: Victory Seeds: https://victoryseeds.com/products/red-pear-tomato | Pinetree Garden Seeds: https://www.superseeds.com/products/red-pear-tomato-80-days | MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar

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Zone 6B: Start indoors about 6 weeks before the May 5 last frost and transplant outdoors after frost once nights and soil have warmed.
Germination: Provide warm seed-starting conditions around 75-85°F and consistent moisture.
Harvest: Harvest small pear-shaped red fruit when fully colored and slightly soft.
Seed Saving: Allow fruit to fully ripen, ferment the seed pulp, rinse and dry seed thoroughly. Isolate from other tomatoes if maintaining varietal purity is important.
Special Care: The common U.S. Red Pear cherry-type tomato is used here. A separate Italian beefsteak variety is also sold under the name Red Pear, so exact packet identity should be confirmed if the fruit proves unusually large.
Research Source: Urban Farmer — https://www.ufseeds.com/product/red-pear-tomato-seeds/TORP.html — Solanum lycopersicum identity, Red Pear variety and 75-day maturity
Research Source: Grow Italian — https://www.growitalian.com/products/products-tomato2c-red-pear-html — documents the separate Italian Red Pear beefsteak type and confirms naming ambiguity
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