Tomato 'Red Pear Franchi'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Leaf Type
Pear
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clinton, Connecticut

West Hartford, Connecticut

Ijamsville, Maryland

Buffalo, New York

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Gladwyne, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

Marlboro, Vermont

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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KENNESAW, GA (Zone 7b) | December 2017 | positive

Grew this in 2017 in self-watering / grow bag lined 5 gallon pot from Gardner's Supply at Apartment. Climbed up to top of east facing de...Read More

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Tulsa, OK | July 2017 | positive

I'm growing these for the first time in 2017. They've been setting well in the heat, but squirrels keep stealing my green tomatoes. ...Read More

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Marlboro, VT | October 2010 | positive

Large vigorous plant, tall and branching. Bears heavily until frost. Mid-season in Vermont and Connecticut. Excellent flavor, deep red...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | neutral

Large tomato in the shape of a flattened, ribbed pear. Similar to Zapotec pleated (Tlacolula) but red colored. Large size. From Italy. Ra...Read More

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