Austin's Red Pear Tomato, organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to SSE in 1998 by Dale Austin of Washington. A real standout among all of SSE’s red pears due to its superior flavor. Large 2" red tomatoes with an elongated neck. Very productive. Occasionally a plant with yellow fruit appears. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. 

Characteristics: 

Organic

Pear-shaped fruits grow to 2 inches

Excellent flavor

Productive

Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season

80 days from transplant

25 seeds in packet

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. 

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost

Germination 7-14 days

Plant apart 24-36" 

Support: Cage, stake, or trellis

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