Tomato Red Pear / Cherry Bell
Tomato Red Pear / Cherry Bell. A fascinating Pear / bell shaped bright red “Golf Ball” sized tomato, borne on vigorous indeterminate plants producing a prolific crop of sweet, mild flavoured crimson red fruits.
Cultivation Advice Tomato Red Pear / Cherry Bell
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Sow in spring 1/16 inch deep.
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Germination takes around 6-14 days at 65-75F.
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Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots.
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Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall,
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either plant in their growing position in the greenhouse
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or gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions
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and plant out 18 inches apart in a warm and sunny spot in moist,
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fertile well drained soil and keep watered.
- Provide support and tie in regularly.
- Remove side shoots and restrict the plant to one main stem.
- In late summer remove the growing tip to hasten ripening.
