Description of the tomato variety Orange Pear, its characteristics and productivity
The popularity of planting tomatoes is associated with the benefits and taste of the plant. Breeders from different countries annually replenish the seed stock with new orphans plants of the Solanaceae family. More productive and stress-resistant species appear. Orange pear tomato appeared thanks to the efforts of Russian selectors and was entered in the State Register in 2008.
General information about the variety
The plant bears fruit well under protected and open ground conditions. Planting is carried out according to the climatic conditions of the zoning site. Characteristics and description of the variety:
- Mid-season, berries are ready to harvest in 95-115 days.
- Series "Pear".
- Indeterminate.
- The height of the bushes is up to 1.5 meters.
- Non-standard.
- The inflorescence is of a simple type.
- Powerful root system.
- Medium foliage.
- An unusual, decorative type of fruit.
- Yielding, up to 6.5 kilograms of berries are harvested per square meter.
- Resistant to low temperatures.
- Withstands heat without reducing yield.
- It tolerates transportation well.
- Long-term fruiting.
- Demanding on the composition of the soil.
- Long shelf life, do not lose valuable qualities within 1.5 months, when stored in the refrigerator.
- Poorly tolerate drafts.
- Strong immunity to late blight and average resistance to most nightshade diseases.
The variety from the variety of tomatoes of the Pear series is distinguished by the original appearance of the fruit. The decorative appearance made the plant popular outside the homeland, which is confirmed by the reviews of Ukrainian and Moldovan gardeners. External qualities and technical data of the berry:
- Pear-shaped.
- Bright orange color when mature.
- Miniature size.
- Weight does not exceed 65 grams.
- Smooth.
- The pulp is colored red-orange.
- Small number of seed chambers, the number does not exceed five pieces in a single berry.
- Semi-dry.
- Small-seeded.
- High dry matter ratio.
- Fleshy.
- Thin skin.
- Not prone to cracking.
- The sweetest from the Pear series.
- They have a persistent tomato flavor.
The pear tomato will become an interesting and tasty decoration of the festive table. The fruits are suitable for curing, canning, and fresh consumption.
IMPORTANT! The rich vitamin composition made the fruits a suitable option for children's and dietary diets.
Growing recommendations
Yield indicators are higher, subject to the seedling planting method. The originator recommends planting seed material 1–1.5 centimeters deep in pre-moistened soil. Strong sprouts require maintaining temperature conditions and long daylight hours. It is important to water the seedlings in a timely manner and loosen the soil.When growing, the plant should be formed into one stem. Before planting in the ground, it is necessary to harden the plants.
Tomato requires careful attention to the composition of the soil. It should be distinguished by fertility and moisture capacity. Bushes should be planted loosely, placing no more than four bushes on one square meter. The recommended landing pattern is 40 × 60. Maintenance measures include regular feeding, abundant watering and loosening of the soil, weeds, and tying.
Gardeners' opinion
Good afternoon! For fans of unusual varieties of tomatoes, I advise you to try the Orange Pear. The fruits are very similar to the miniature fruit of the same name, sweet and original. Yellow-orange, orange blossom adds brightness to the fruit. Recommend!
Valeria Fedorova, 32 years old
Good afternoon! Last year, the Orange Pear delighted seven tomatoes. The fruits of the original shape have become a table decoration. The variety requires attention, is picky about the composition of the soil, you need to tie it up. The effort is justified by the sweet berries. I advise!
Marina Dunaya, 43 years old
