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What shape you can not find tomatoes! Pepper, classic round, banana-shaped, elongated, flattened. Among this variety of shapes, shades and varieties, the pear tomato variety stands out favorably. Everyone's taste preferences are different. Some like juicy fruits, others fleshy, and still others with sourness. And almost all gardeners grow tomatoes not only for fresh consumption, but also for winter harvesting. Not every variety can boast of simplicity in cultivation and care, excellent taste and versatility in use.
Tomato "Pear" has long gained popularity among summer residents precisely because of all the above characteristics. The unusual shape of the fruit is distinguished by excellent taste. And the rules of planting and care are so simple that growing tomatoes will not present much difficulty even for a novice gardener.
Description
The “Pear” tomato series is unique not only because of the unusual pear-shaped fruit, but also because of the characteristics and description of the variety. The fruits of each variety differ in taste, size and color. The varietal series "Pear" includes the following varieties:
- Black;
- Red;
- Pink;
- Orange;
- Yellow;
- Emerald.
The first five varieties have received well-deserved recognition among gardeners. “Emerald”, due to its novelty, has been little studied. Each subspecies, according to the declared characteristics, description of the variety of tomato "Pear", as well as reviews of gardeners, has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Brief description of the series
Tomato "Pear" belongs to the mid-season varieties. From the moment of sowing the seeds to the beginning of fruiting, 109-114 days pass, which indicates an average rate of ripening.
Tomato is an interdeterminant crop. Its height when grown in greenhouses and greenhouses reaches 160-180 cm. When grown in open ground, this figure is slightly lower - 140-160 cm. Due to the high yield and high growth, it needs to be tied.
Tomato "Pear" tolerates heat well, but he is afraid of drafts and piercing winds. So when planting tomatoes in open ground, you need to carefully choose the right place for them.
To obtain high yields, the formation of a bush of 1-2 stems is required.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits of the pear tomato variety are characterized by an unusual pear-shaped shape. Fruit weight is on average from 50 to 80 grams. The color of tomatoes depends on the subspecies.
Pear-shaped tomatoes of this variety are distinguished by their high density, a minimum of seeds and the absence of voids. Of the entire pear series, Black Pear tomatoes are characterized as the sweetest, with excellent taste.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of this variety include the following:
- high resistance to late blight and many other diseases characteristic of the nightshade family;
- high germination of seeds;
- fruits contain a large amount of carotene;
- excellent taste;
- long fruiting time;
- high productivity;
- long shelf life without loss of taste and presentation;
- perfectly tolerate transportation;
- wide range of applications;
- high density of tomato.
Unfortunately, tomatoes also have disadvantages:
- the variety is very picky about the composition of the soil;
- need regular pinching and tying;
- does not tolerate drafts.
Planting and care rules
Breeders advise to plant a pear tomato at 4 plants per 1 m². To obtain a bountiful harvest, you will need to comply with the following rules for caring for plants:
- obligatory garter;
- regular watering and loosening of the soil;
- regular feeding.
Water the tomatoes with warm water and preferably in the evening so that the sun's rays do not damage the plants. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, you can achieve a high yield and collect more than 5 kg of tomatoes from one bush. According to the gardeners who have already grown the pear tomato on their plots, it is not so difficult to achieve a yield of 8-9 kg from one bush.
Seedless growing method
You can grow pear tomatoes both in the open field and in a greenhouse. Planting rules do not differ much from planting traditional varieties of tomatoes. For seedless cultivation, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:
- two to three weeks before planting work, you need to prepare the soil. Tomatoes are very fond of loose, fertile soil. Before preparing the soil, it is advisable to apply fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium. You can use wood ash - scatter 2-2.5 kg of ash per m² and carefully dig up the area intended for growing tomatoes.
- The distance between plants should be at least 35-40 cm, take this into account when sowing. Thickened plantings are the first reason for the low yield of pear tomato.
- Immediately after planting, the site must be watered abundantly with warm water and covered with film or lutrasil.
- Landings can only be opened in warm weather.
- After germination, it is necessary to thin out the plants (if necessary).
- Subsequent care consists in timely feeding, weeding, watering and loosening. During the period of active ripening of fruits, it is necessary to limit watering of tomatoes "Pear" in order to avoid cracking of the fruits.
It should be noted that it is possible to grow varieties of tomatoes of the "Pear" series in the open field only in the southern regions of Russia. In the central and northern regions, it should only be grown in greenhouses or greenhouses.
- When the plant reaches a height of 40-50 cm, the tomatoes need to be tied up.
- Stepsons need to be removed regularly.
Seedling growing method
It is necessary to plant tomatoes of the "Pear" variety on seedlings 2 months before the planned transplantation of plants into greenhouses or open ground. Late February - early March is the most suitable time for planting seeds.
Store-bought seed has already been pre-processed and therefore does not need to be prepared for planting. But the seeds harvested on their own, it is still better to disinfect in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 1.5-2 hours.
For planting seeds of tomato "Pear", it is important to pay special attention to the soil. The soil mixture is ideal for this event - it is perfectly balanced and additional fertilizing for the plants at the first stage will not be required.
If you are preparing the soil yourself, then be sure to take care of additional additives. Fertilizers can be used:
- Fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium in moderation;
- Ash;
- Means for rapid germination and strengthening of the root system of plants;
- Organomineral fertilizers.
The rules for growing pear tomato seedlings practically do not differ from the cultivation of traditional varieties. Like all nightshades, it is important for tomatoes to ensure timely watering, good lighting and a microclimate.
For seed germination, the air temperature must be maintained within + 25˚С + 27˚С.After the appearance of the first shoots, boxes with seedlings must be placed in a lighted place and the temperature must be maintained at + 20˚С + 22˚С.
With a lack of lighting, plantings need to be supplemented with lighting. Fluorescent lamps should be placed at a height of 60-70 cm from the plants.
As soon as 2-3 leaves are formed, it is necessary to dive future tomatoes. "Pear" perfectly tolerates picking and replanting without damage to plants.
Tomatoes can be planted in a greenhouse or open ground no earlier than the ground warms up to + 15˚С + 18˚С. Most often, they start disembarking in late May - early June. In the first few days, it is important for plants to provide gentle conditions. In sunny weather, shade the plantings and protect them from drafts.
The fertilization scheme for tomatoes of the Pear series is as follows:
- When planting and diving, fertilize with top dressing based on potassium and phosphorus for rooting and the formation of a powerful root system no more than 2-3 times. At least 3-4 weeks should pass between dressings.
- Before the formation of ovaries, you can feed the tomatoes 2-3 times with nitrogen fertilizers, nettle infusion, ash for active growth of green mass.
- As soon as the first ovaries appear, nitrogen fertilizing must be replaced with phosphorus-potassium. Until the end of fruiting, you can fertilize the planting 1-2 times, no more.
Subsequently, follow the basic rules for growing tomatoes: watering, loosening, pinching, tying.
Compliance with these recommendations is the key to obtaining bountiful harvests.
The characteristics of the plant, as well as the yield, the secrets of growing "Yellow Pear" tomatoes, you can learn from the video
Distinctive characteristics of the fruit
At the moment, thanks to the work of breeders, the Pear series includes six varieties: Yellow, Orange, Black, Red, Pink and Emerald. Everyone except the last variety is very popular among summer residents. Due to the unusual color of the fruits, this tomato has not yet won the recognition of gardeners, therefore, there are no reviews about its taste and characteristics of plants yet.
The name of the variety determines the color of the tomatoes. But besides the rich color palette of fruits, there are other differences.
| Pink pear | Red pear | Black pear | Orange pear | Yellow pear |
Plant height | 170-200 cm | 120-160 cm | 160-180 cm | 150-170 cm | More than 2 meters |
Ripening period | Early | Mid-early | Mid-early | Early | Early |
Fruit color | Pink | Classic red | Maroon to brown | Bright orange | yellow |
Ovary formation | Brushes 4-6 pcs | Brushes 5-8 pcs | Brushes 5-8 pcs | Brushes 5-8 pcs | Brushes 5-7 pcs |
Planting scheme, pcs per 1 m² | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
Taste qualities | Sweet | Sweet, slightly sour | Very sweet | Sweet with a slight sourness | Sweet |
Skin | Dense | Dense | Dense | Dense
| Dense |
Productivity from 1 m² | 6-8 kg and more | More than 6-8 kg | 10-12 kg | 10-11 kg |
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Average fruit weight | 40-50 grams | 45 - 65 grams | 55-80 grams | 60-80 grams |
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It is worth noting that from the whole series of pear-shaped tomatoes, the fruits of the "Black Pear" are distinguished by their taste. But "Orange" - easily tolerates heat and slight drops in temperature, and can also be stored for a long time without loss of taste and presentation.
All fruits of representatives of this series are distinguished by good keeping quality, pulp density, a small number of seeds and the absence of voids.
Thanks to these advantages, pear tomatoes are truly unique. For this reason, they are very popular among summer residents.
Application area
The field of application of a series of varieties of tomatoes "Pear" is very extensive.
Due to their unusual shape, small size and dense skin, tomatoes are great for whole-fruit canning. Tomatoes of different colors will look beautiful in a jar.
Tomatoes "Pear" of any kind are actively used in the preparation of preparations for the winter as a component of all kinds of salads, lecho, ketchup. Tomato juices are very thick and rich. Red tomato paste will be thicker due to its firm pulp and high solids content.
Due to the unusual shape of tomatoes, the surface attachment of the stalk is the reason for the reduction of waste during cooking. Tomatoes of the Pear series are used in food and fresh, as well as slicing, for preparing fresh salads, decorating ready-made dishes.
The tomato has also found wide application in the preparation of second courses, in baking various casseroles and pizzas, baking in general and stuffed. Perfectly retains flavor and aroma when frozen and dried.
Conclusion
The versatility of the Pear tomato series is undeniable. Unpretentious care, high yield, excellent taste and a wide range of applications - what more could you want? That is why the tomato series has won well-deserved recognition among summer residents.
