Tomatoes first appeared in Europe in the 18th century and almost immediately became one of the most popular vegetables. Since that time, the situation has not changed, tomatoes are eaten both raw and as components of salads and main dishes, in the east the vegetable is often grilled, which gives it a special taste. The plant is constantly undergoing selection, new varieties are being developed with new improved characteristics in terms of yield, frost resistance, and taste.
As a result of such actions in 1998, a delicious and juicy tomato "Red Pear" appeared. It has a number of advantages that distinguish it from other varieties. Gardeners and companies that are engaged in the industrial cultivation of vegetables prefer this tomato due to its high yield, ease of care, unpretentiousness to growing conditions, excellent taste and original appearance.
Description of the variety
The main feature of the Red Pear variety is the unusual shape of the fruit - it resembles a pear, for which it got its name. In addition, its taste is difficult to confuse with other varieties, it is very bright and rich, for which gardeners love it.
Tomato Pear red seeds
Ripening of the red pear fruit occurs within 110-115 days from the moment the shoots germinate from the ground. Thus, this variety can be attributed to the mid-season. For the harsh Siberian conditions, a separate variety was bred - the Siberian pear tomato. Its fruits are also pear-shaped, but, unlike the usual red pear, it is cold-resistant and resistant to late blight (practically not susceptible to this disease). Given the climatic conditions in Siberia, it is recommended to grow it in greenhouse conditions, but with proper care, it will give a good harvest in the open field.
Tomato bush Red pear of medium height. In the greenhouse, it grows up to 1.5 meters, and in the open field it rarely exceeds 135 centimeters. The growth of the stem almost never stops, which requires certain care of the crop in order to ensure a high yield and timely fruit formation.
Their peel is smooth with a dense texture, the color of the vegetable is deep red, the taste and commercial qualities are among the best among tomatoes. In addition, gardeners appreciate the variety due to its high yield and original appearance of the fruit, which allows you to surprise guests. Tomatoes are most often eaten fresh, since their pulp (pink and dense in appearance) contains many vitamins and nutrients. However, they can also be preserved. Due to their shape and size, they can easily fit into jars, for which they are deservedly popular with housewives.
From the described vegetable you can cook:
- the juice;
- homemade ketchup, adjiku or other sauces;
- preparations in the form of salads;
- canning whole tomatoes for the winter;
- vegetable caviar, adding the fruits of other plants to it;
- borsch dressing.
One of the varieties of pear-shaped tomatoes is the Black Pear tomato. It is also constantly growing, with a ripening period of 110-125 days. Differs in greater height (bushes reach 1.3-1.7 meters when grown in open ground and 2 meters - in greenhouse conditions). It also needs to be shaped and tied to a support.
However, this should be facilitated by weather conditions.The shape of the pear black tomatoes is slightly ribbed, and by the time they ripen, they become burgundy-brown. The average weight of the fruit is 60-80 grams, but it can reach 100 grams with proper feeding and care. A distinctive feature of the variety is long-term fruiting. Tomato "Black Pear", the characteristics and description of the variety of which were given above, is one of the universal fruits, that is, they can be added to most salads, canned in a jar, processed into tomato juice.
Features of growing and care
The first rule to get good red pear tomatoes is to properly prepare the seeds for planting. Firstly, you should purchase seed material only in trusted stores or on well-known Internet sites in order to avoid buying a fake. In addition, it is recommended to read reviews about different manufacturers before placing an order, to make a kind of rating, because the germination and the size of the crop depend on the quality of the seeds. Many experts recommend purchasing seeds from Aelita.
The second step is to soak the tomato in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate. This will allow not only to disinfect the seeds in order to exclude various diseases, but also to reject seeds that are not suitable for planting (they will end up at the bottom of the container with potassium permanganate).
1% solution of potassium permanganate
The third step is soil selection. The correct choice also plays an important role in the formation of the crop. Gardeners can add peat and humus to the usual soil from the summer cottage, which contain the necessary trace elements for the rapid germination of tomato seeds. In the absence of prepared soil, it can be purchased at any store for gardeners and truck farmers.
The prepared seed should be planted first in small containers. Most experienced gardeners use plastic cups or used kefir, yogurt or sour cream containers for this purpose. It is not recommended to put more than 2-3 seeds in one cup, because after the shoots appear, they will interfere with each other's growth.
Despite the resistance of the variety to most diseases of vegetables, they should be planted in open ground only 55-60 days after the first shoots appear. As a rule, 5-6 leaves are waiting for the formation and after that the seedlings are planted.
Before planting a tomato on the site, you should prepare the holes. They must be formed, loosened, removed all weeds and watered well.
It is not recommended to plant tomatoes of the described variety on the same plot for more than three years without a break. This significantly reduces the yield, since the plants take the necessary trace elements from the soil. The best solution would be to periodically change the place of planting tomatoes with cucumbers, zucchini or cabbage.
Caring for tomatoes Red pear requires simple, but regular. First, they need regular watering. Secondly, they need to be fed periodically. The soil around the bush must be loosened, and the bush itself must be hilled. Loosening should be carried out several times throughout the entire growth period, and the first time - no later than 10 days from the moment of disembarkation.
Watering is recommended at the rate of 1 liter of water per 1 bush. A lack of water can lead to a drop in the crop, and an excess can lead to rot and diseases of the vegetable.
Top dressing should be carried out at least three times per summer. The first two times it is recommended to add potash fertilizers, and before ripening - nitrogen. If you follow all the recommendations described, then a good harvest of pear-shaped tomato will be ensured.
Tomato pear red fruit
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages that pear-shaped tomatoes have, according to experienced gardeners, are:
- a large harvest, regardless of temperature extremes (fruits ripen successfully both in the southern heat and in the climatic conditions of Siberia);
- do not require constant care, are highly resistant to lack of moisture and various diseases;
- the ability to grow, both in a greenhouse and in an open area;
- easy to carry transportation;
- keep well under appropriate conditions.
The main disadvantage that experienced gardeners highlight is the need to form and tie up a bush. However, this procedure does not require any significant effort. It is also noted that the Red Pear tomato variety requires soil preparation. A good harvest provides the addition of phosphorus, potassium, ash and humus to the soil. The plant does not tolerate wind well, so gardeners try to plant pear red tomatoes in places that are not exposed to strong winds.
Thus, a large number of its advantages speaks in favor of purchasing the seeds of this vegetable. In addition, it should be noted that it does not require special care, while the yield is stable and high. It is best to eat the fruits fresh, however, they are perfectly canned, preserving the taste, you can also make juice, various salads, dressing and so on from them.
