{"product_id":"tiger-pear-tomato","title":"Tomato Tiger Pear seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiger Pear Tomato is a remarkable and unique variety, ideal for gardeners looking for something unusual. Its elongated fruits, about 5 cm long, are beautifully striped with dark green and red, offering both strong visual appeal and a rich, balanced tomato flavor. Productive and compact, this semi-determinate variety fruits regularly throughout the summer. It is particularly well-suited for patio containers, raised beds, and small growing spaces. It also ripens well off the plant, extending the harvest period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to grow Tiger Pear tomatoes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety ideally grows in full sun in well-drained soil. Although it thrives in open ground, it is particularly well-suited for container gardening and small gardens, making it a very versatile option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and traditional uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiger Pear is a modern variety selected for its ornamental and culinary qualities, contributing to the growing interest in tomato genetic diversification. Its spectacular appearance makes it a conversation starter in the garden, while its sweet, slightly tangy flesh is highly prized for fresh consumption and in colorful salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation for Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8-9: Direct sowing or transplanting after the last frost; extended harvest until autumn.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5-7: Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then transplant once all risk of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3-4: Mandatory indoor start and transplanting to a sheltered, sunny location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest Tiger Pear tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors when the soil has warmed and night temperatures remain above 10 °C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist without overwatering; water deeply at the base to prevent foliage diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick fruits when they have reached their full color and are slightly soft to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install stakes or support cages; prune lower leaves to promote air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for harvesting seeds for future supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the most vigorous plants with desired characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting ripe fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow fruits to ripen completely on the plant before harvesting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extract seeds with the pulp into a jar, add water, and let ferment for 2 to 3 days. Rinse and then thoroughly dry the seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dark place in a labeled envelope. Seeds remain viable for up to 6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Certificate #1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644640878960,"sku":"MF-TOMATO-043","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISUZ4YW1NalkjMSMwZWE3YmJhZTBmZGRhY2YxODQwZGVkMjU2NDAwZWEwZiMxNjkyIyNUUkFOU0ZPUk1BVElPTl9SRVFVRVNU.jpg?v=1777333497","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-ie\/products\/tiger-pear-tomato","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}