{"product_id":"50-graines-de-tomate-red-pear-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"50 Red Pear Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Pear Tomato, red pear, \u003cem\u003ePera d'Abruzzo\u003c\/em\u003e: an old Italian variety that produces large, slightly ribbed, swollen pear-shaped fruits at the shoulders. Do not confuse it with the small pear-shaped cherry tomatoes — this one weighs 200 to 300 grams and is served in slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pear-shaped fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 300 g, red, slightly ribbed, with a highly distinctive shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it grows tall and strong, with good yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e few seeds, delicious sliced or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can sow your own seeds every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose and well drained. A large-fruited variety is demanding: a generous addition of well-rotted compost will benefit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to April under cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, at \u003cstrong\u003ea minimum of 20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two true-leaf stage. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the last frosts, spacing plants 70 to 80 cm apart: this is a vigorous plant that needs room. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatoes produce roots along the buried stem, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: install a sturdy stake at planting time, before the roots develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never on the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Mulch generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly: with large fruits, irregular watering causes cracking and blossom-end rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers and limit the plant to 5 or 6 trusses to obtain beautiful, fully ripe fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops every three to four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when fully red, when the fruit yields slightly under your finger. Support the fruit when picking: its weight can break the truss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature, never in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003ecompanion planting tomatoes and basil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees can fully exploit them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an open-pollinated heirloom variety, growing it helps preserve cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliced with a drizzle of olive oil, stuffed, in sauce or preserved. Its unusual shape makes a striking impression when served in wedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and leave it to ferment for two to three days in a little water — this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination — then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Italian red pears, perfect for serving in slices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865916256589,"sku":"3760335361647","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomates-red-pear-rondes-sur-fond-blanc_11zon.webp?v=1722446228","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/pl-intl\/products\/50-graines-de-tomate-red-pear-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}