This version of a little red pear produced dozens and dozens of fruit, but I was not impressed with the flavor - rather mild, bordering o...Read Moren bland. This might be due to my local soil/climate. I'd recommend Blush or Purple Russian or Wapsipinicon Peach for small snackers - to my taste buds, these have far better flavors and are slightly larger.
I grew this for the first time in 2005. I like it, but the flavour is a little lacking in my opinion. I would prefer a stronger taste. ...Read More The plants are vigorous and there are large clusters of fruit. I grew this variety from seed, purchased from Seed Savers. Their catalogue describes this tomato as follows: "A real standout among all of Seed Saver’s red pears. Extra large 2" red tomatoes with excellent flavor. Very productive; occasionally a plant with yellow fruit appears. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant."
I didn't have any yellow fruit on the 4 plants that I grew this year.
This is definitely a larger red pear than the average "cherry" size of red pear. As the Seed Savers description states, at least 2" long, some of mine are longer.
This version of a little red pear produced dozens and dozens of fruit, but I was not impressed with the flavor - rather mild, bordering o...Read More
I grew this for the first time in 2005. I like it, but the flavour is a little lacking in my opinion. I would prefer a stronger taste. ...Read More