Yellow Cocktail Tomato ‘Yellow Pear’ (Solanum lycopersicum) seeds
- Bright yellow, pear-shaped cocktail tomatoes – aromatic, high-yielding & perfect for snacking straight from the vine.
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.39
Description
The yellow cocktail tomato ‘Yellow Pear’ (Solanum lycopersicum) delights with its vivid colour, distinctive shape and mild, sweet flavour. Its small, pear-shaped fruits resemble little drops of sunshine in the garden and are perfect for snacking straight from the vine. Their decorative appeal is especially striking in salads, mixed tomato platters or when pickled.
This heirloom variety originates from North America and has been cultivated since the 18th century – making it one of the oldest known cocktail tomato types. Today, it is enjoying a well-deserved revival among tomato enthusiasts and in nature-friendly gardens. The plants are robust, grow vigorously and produce an abundant harvest over many weeks.
‘Yellow Pear’ can be grown just as successfully in open ground as in a greenhouse or large container. The fruits ripen early and reliably, forming on loose, elongated trusses. Their charming appearance makes them a true highlight in both the garden and on the plate.
Plant profile
| Use | Vegetable |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Solanaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate, Not winter-hardy |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, October, September |
| Fruit colour | Gelb |
| Fruit form | birnenförmig |
| Root system | Heart roots |
| Winter hardiness zones | 11 (4 bis 10 °C) |
Growing instructions
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Germination temperature | 22-28°C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Climate | Subtropical |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Nutrient requirements | Heavy feeder |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
| Row spacing | 80 cm |
| Good companion plants | Basil, Celeriac, Knoblauch, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Marigold, Nasturtium, New Zealand Spinach, Parsley, Radish, Spinach, Winter Radish |
| Bad companion plants | Cucumber, Fennel, Peas, Potatoes, Sweet Pepper |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Solanum lycopersicum
- Plant type: Annual fruiting vegetable variety (cocktail tomato)
- Propagation indoors: From February/March
- Planting out: From mid-May in open ground, greenhouse, or large containers
- Germination temperature: 20–24?°C; germination time approx. 8–14 days
- Location: Sunny, sheltered site; nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil
- Care: Water and feed regularly; pinching out side shoots is not strictly necessary
- Harvest period: From July into autumn
With its sun-yellow fruits, delicate flavour and historic origins, ‘Yellow Pear’ is a charming choice for those who appreciate something a little out of the ordinary.
Other names
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum, S. esculentum, Lycopersicon esculentum, L. lycopersicum
German: Paradeiser, Paradeisapfel, Paradiesapfel, Goldapfel, Liebesapfel, Tomate
English: Tomato
French: Tomate
Italian: Pomodoro
Spanish: Tomate, Tomatera, Jitomate
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