{"product_id":"yellow-pear-tomato","title":"Yellow Pear Tomato","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"164\" class=\"\"\u003eYellow Pear Tomato is a charming heirloom variety producing small, pear-shaped fruit that are perfect for snacking right off the vine. Their bright yellow colour and sweet, mild flavour make them a favourite for fresh eating, summer salads, drying, and cooking. Vigorous vines yield heavily throughout the growing season, offering a steady supply of these delightful bite-sized treats. An easy and rewarding choice for gardeners of all levels, and a must for children's gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1135\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Yellow Pear Tomato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eYellow Pear Tomato grows best in Zones 3-9, thriving in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Perfect for outdoor gardens, patio containers (with support), and greenhouse growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1479\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eAn heirloom variety dating back to at least the 1800s, Yellow Pear Tomatoes have been grown for generations for their distinctive shape, eye-catching colour, and sweet flavour. 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