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'Midnight Pear' Tomatoes
 
Sub-Category: Pear
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Description: Solanum lycopersicum. Open pollinated. Black pear type fruit. Indeterminate vigorous plants bear dark purple fruit weighing about ΒΌ of an ounce. Resistance to cracking. About 60 days to maturity. This is part of a collection bred by Dr. Phillip Griffiths at Cornell University and released for 2019 growing season.
Days To Maturity: 60
Seed Sources: High Mowing Seed - updated in 2019

 
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Reviewed on 11/26/2023 by Creed - An experienced gardener

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Pierce, Washington, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Amazing!\r\nI grew 30 varieties of tomatoes this year. This one was new to me and I\'m usually picky/difficult to please when it comes to my tomatoes, however, this variety has made it to my "forever list" (I will forever plant one of these in whatever gardens I have in the future!). After years of gardening, I have 5 varieties (including this one) on my forever list. I am very picky!\r\n\r\nI started with a seedling from local garden center, transplanted it into a 20 gallon grow bag. Used tall bamboo poles with jute twine for trellising. I do not prune my tomato plants, merely reinforce the twine to secure wayward branches. This plant grew approximately to a height of about 6 feet tall.\r\n\r\nThis is the best tasting small tomato that I have ever eaten.\r\n\r\n Rich, full, no tartness, simply incredible. It produces large amounts of dusky colored pear shaped tomatoes, often in clumps of 5 to 7. I had no problems with pest or disease at all. I made the mistake of sharing a few with my neighbors (as well as at a taste testing event for local gardeners) and they all love it! One of my neighbors only has room for one tomato plant in her yard and she has had the same variety for the last few years. She is changing to Midnight Pear in 2024 as the only tomato she will grow!\r\nMy thanks to the developer of this tomato! It has brought pleasure and joy to my life.
 




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