tomato (plum/cherry) 'Pear Drops'
plum/cherry tomato or Solanum lycopersicum 'Pear Drops'
Childhood memories of sugar-coated pear-shaped sweets are evoked when admiring these rich-yellow fruits. Except, this curious confection is full of...
8.5cm pot
£6.99
available to order from autumn
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
£13.98
£20.97
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Childhood memories of sugar-coated pear-shaped sweets are evoked when admiring these rich-yellow fruits. Except, this curious confection is full of natural sweetness and goodness! Ideal for hanging baskets and pots or containers, 'Pear Drops' is an heirloom variety, perfect for salads with a delicious sweet flavour.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for tomato Pear Drops:
Once main shoots start to grow, tie in to supports and pinch out the sideshoots. Keep well watered and feed weekly with seaweed extract once flowers form. Keep water levels in the soil consistent to prevent blossom end rot and split fruit.
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