Red Pear
Single source · Reviewed Sep 9, 2026
Values marked like this (estimated) are model estimates, not confirmed from a source.
Heirloom pear from USA. The red counterpart to Yellow Pear: equally old, equally rampant, equally mild. Ready in about 78 days from transplant.
- Heirloom
- 78 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
- Indeterminate
- Cherry-size fruit
- Moderate (estimated)
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Pear ~1 oz (15–25 g) · Pear-shaped (estimated)
- Leaf type
- Regular leaf
- Plant height
- 6–8 ft (180–240 cm) (estimated) Tall
- Spacing
- 24 × 35 in (60 × 90 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Position
- Handles open positions
- Growing sites
- Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground
- Container growing
- Not suited to pots
- Skin
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- Red
- Interior
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- Red
Plant size and habit
Tall · Indeterminate
6–8 ft (180–240 cm) (estimated) · Regular leaf
Red Pear is an indeterminate plant that keeps growing and setting fruit until frost; it needs a stake, cage, or trellis for the whole season. Expect a plant of 6–8 ft (180–240 cm).
Flavor
“The red counterpart to Yellow Pear: equally old, equally rampant, equally mild.”
Growing calendar
- Sow indoors
- Transplant out
- Harvest
Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.
Uses & tags
- Fresh & salads
- Snacking
- Heirloom classic
- Kid friendly
- High yield
Origin
Red Pear is one of the oldest American heirlooms, recorded since the 1700s, and the red counterpart to Yellow Pear; it shares its rampant growth and its mild flavour, in 8-10 g fruit. The pair are usually grown together for the visual contrast in a bowl rather than for any difference in taste.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
| Shop | Offer | Price | Packet | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Leaf Market | Seeds | $2.99Checked Sep 16, 2026 | 250 Mg Packet | Check availability | Buy |
| Tomato Growers Supply Company | Seeds | $3.35Checked Sep 16, 2026 | Pack (30 seeds) | Check availability | Buy |
| Eden Brothers | Seeds | $4.49Checked Sep 16, 2026 | Packet | Check availability | Buy |
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All photos
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Red Pear tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover -
A truss of Red Pear tomatoes -
Red Pear tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine -
A ripe Red Pear tomato held in a gardener's hand -
Freshly picked Red Pear tomatoes -
Red Pear tomato sliced in the kitchen
Questions
How long does Red Pear take to mature?
Red Pear is ready in about 78 days from transplant.
Does Red Pear need staking?
Red Pear is an indeterminate plant that keeps growing and setting fruit until frost; it needs a stake, cage, or trellis for the whole season. Expect a plant of 6–8 ft (180–240 cm).
Can Red Pear be grown in a container?
Red Pear is better suited to open ground or a greenhouse bed than a container.
Is Red Pear resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for Red Pear.
See also
Other pear varieties people put next to this one.
Grows like this one
Indeterminate, mid-late, full sun. Same support, same calendar.
