{"product_id":"giant-orange-pear-tomato","title":"Tomato Seeds Giant Orange Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our most reliable and productive varieties, with heavy clusters of pear-shaped fruit. This is a semi-determinate variety (meaning it produces fruit on side shoots). It is a unique heirloom tomato, prized for its vibrant orange color, pear-shaped fruit, and sweet, mild flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tomatoes are both a visual and culinary delight, perfect for adding color to salads, garnishes, or for cooking and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey pair well with companion plants like basil, marigolds, and onions, which help deter pests and promote growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can this tomato be grown?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tomatoes grow well in sunny locations with well-drained soil. They are suitable for greenhouses, raised beds, and large containers, and require at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusually colored and very productive Roma-type variety was “discovered” in the fruit bowl of our friends Katie and Mark in 2010 (we asked to eat some with our lunch and left with the seeds—they smiled!). It has been our favorite variety ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 8–9: Sow in January or February, transplant in April, harvest from late June to October.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Sow indoors from late February to mid-March, transplant in May, harvest from July to September.\u003cbr\u003eZones 2–4: Sow indoors in late March or early April, transplant after the last frost, harvest from mid-July to early September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo save Giant Orange Pear tomato seeds, use the wet fermentation method:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelecting the Best Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose ripe, healthy tomatoes with desired traits for seed saving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtracting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the tomato and scoop out the seeds with their gel into a clean container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a little water and let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 days, without covering tightly. Stir daily to break down the gel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinsing and Drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the seeds sink to the bottom, pour off the liquid, rinse thoroughly, then spread on a cloth or screen to dry completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once fully dry, freeze the seeds for 24-48 hours to kill insects and simulate winter dormancy, which extends their shelf life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in an airtight container with a silica gel packet to control moisture. Seeds remain viable for about 5 years, and up to 12 years under optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644644483440,"sku":"MF-TOMATO-003","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDFwcGVwNTQjMSNmYmMyZjVlZGVmNDQ1NjU1MTBhZWUwNjg4YWIyODY0MCMxMTgyIyNUUkFOU0ZPUk1BVElPTl9SRVFVRVNU.jpg?v=1777097796","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en\/products\/giant-orange-pear-tomato","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}