Yellow Pear
Tomato · Cherry
Heirloom
Solanum lycopersicum
★ 4.01 review · 2 sources
Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Solanum
About
Attractive salad tomatoes. The pear-shaped fruits are 2 inches long, lemon yellow, and mildly flavored. This is a heavy yielder that bears fruit in clusters. It may need support.
Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Growth Habit
Indeterminate
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–10 days
at 70–75 °F
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Days to Maturity
70–80 days
Fruit Size
2 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
24 in
Row Spacing
36–48 in
Thin To
24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
70–75 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Start seeds indoors 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and the weather is warm. Seeds can be sown directly into the garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
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Marcus SchulzZone 6a
★★★★☆August 26, 2026