{"product_id":"yellow-pear-tomato","title":"Yellow Pear Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Pear tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming heirloom variety that produces small, pear-shaped fruits, perfect for eating straight off the vine. Their bright yellow color and mild, sweet flavor make them an ideal choice for fresh consumption, summer salads, drying, and cooking. The vigorous plants offer abundant production throughout the season, ensuring a regular harvest of these delicious bites. It's an easy and rewarding variety, particularly popular in children's gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to grow Yellow Pear tomatoes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey thrive in zones 3 to 9, in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. They are suitable for outdoor gardens, container growing on patios (with support), and greenhouse cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and traditional uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis heirloom variety dates back at least to the 1800s. Yellow Pear tomatoes have been cultivated for generations for their distinctive shape, attractive color, and sweet taste. Historically, they were used for drying and preserving as well as for fresh consumption. Today, they remain a favorite among traditional gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost; transplant outdoors when the soil has warmed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors and then transplant after all risk of frost for best yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start early indoors and favor a greenhouse or a protected location for successful cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1814\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest Yellow Pear tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 6 mm (1\/4 in) deep in trays; transplant outdoors after hardening off and when night temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistent soil moisture; use mulch to conserve water and control weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick fruits when they are fully yellow and slightly soft for optimal flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install sturdy stakes or cages; prune lower branches to improve air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Seed Saving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose fully ripe fruits from healthy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove seeds and allow them to ferment in water for 2 to 3 days to remove the gelatinous coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the seeds then dry them on paper towels for several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry, dark place; viable for 4 to 5 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Certificate No. 1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644645630320,"sku":"MF-TOMATO-048","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDB5bVZEelEjMSM0MTZkZmRkYjRkNWZiYzhkZjA5YjAxMGFlODE2ODVhNyM1MDAjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777088716","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-br\/products\/yellow-pear-tomato","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}