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Yellow Pear — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Yellow Pear
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-80days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost date when soil is warm.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained garden soil, adaptable
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright golden yellow
Size: 0.5-1 ounce
Shape: Small pear or teardrop shaped
Flavour: Sweet and mild with low acidity, fruity undertones

In the kitchen

Fresh snacking, salads, garnishes, children's gardens. Beautiful in mixed dishes. Can be used for unique yellow preserves.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, birds (love the sweet fruit)
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, minimal cracking due to small size
Resistance: Generally hardy with good disease tolerance for an heirloom

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve tomato flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes and aphids with natural compounds

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

CarrotsLoosens soil around tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ChivesRepels aphids and may reduce fungal diseases

BorageAttracts pollinators and may deter tomato hornworms

LettuceBenefits from tomato shade and efficient use of garden space

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to tomatoes and causes wilting

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

FennelInhibits growth of tomatoes through allelopathic compounds

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 57
Protein (g): 0.36
Fat (g): 0.14
Carbohydrate (g): 15.2
Fibre (g): 3.1
Sugars (g): 9.75
Vitamin A (µg): 1
Vitamin C (mg): 4.3
Vitamin E (mg): 0.12
Vitamin K (µg): 4.4
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.029
Folate (µg): 7
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.18
Magnesium (mg): 7
Phosphorus (mg): 12
Potassium (mg): 116
Zinc (mg): 0.1
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Yellow Pear

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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