TOMATO Big Pear - 10+ HEIRLOOM Seeds Tomato Big Pear is an Italian Heirloom variety that produces large, beefsteak-sized, pear-shaped tomatoes. The fruit is meaty, excellent for Italian cooking and for paste making. This variety takes 72-80 days to reach maturity. This is an INDETERMINATE variety and as such requires vine support or a climbing frame. How to Grow Your Tomato Seeds Sow your tomato seeds in early Spring to Summer – all year round in subtropical and tropical areas. Sow 5mm (1/4”) deep in pots or trays of seed-raising mix. Transplant to the final growing position when sturdy enough to handle.Spacing plants 50cm (20”) apart each way. Water daily, and when the first truss has set, feed regularly. Pinch out side shoots as they appear. Can also be sown directly in the final position after the danger of frost has passed. Most tomato seed varieties require a warm sunny position and staking to ensure a bountiful crop. Seedlings emerge 10-14 days.Plant in rows 90 cm apart with 45 - 60 cm between plants. When To Plant Spring to Summer Harvest 70-80 days Sow Spring, Summer Each seed packet comes with germination notes and includes a minimum of 20x seeds.
