Developed by one of our growers through several years of painstaking selection the Chocolate Pear has a base of traditional light tomato red swirled with an overlay of both green and brown hues very reminiscent of the luscious Black tomatoes. The overall color is deceptive, as it is not red, green or brown, but all three.

Slightly tart, then slightly sweet with a very full and rich tomato flavor that bursts in the mouth. It combines the richness of a paste tomato with the sweet and tart profile of an heirloom slicer.

As with most pear tomatoes, this is very productive over a long season and tolerant of a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures. Great for the CSA, market grower, beginning gardener, or for smaller gardens.

Indeterminate.

65-80 Days

Certified Organic.

Approx 45 seeds per pack

Planting Instructions

Indoors: 5 - 7 weeks before last frost sow 1/4" deep and keep soil evenly moist at 60- 70 degrees F. When the second set of leaves appears, transplant seedlings to individual pots.

Harden off 2 weeks before setting out, when weather is fully warm, in a spot with at least 8 hours of sun daily. Plant seedlings up to 2" under the first leaves, at least 3' apart. Water deeply and well in dry weather.

Outdoors: Sow as above, directly in site when weather is warm.