Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 1.8 m to 3.7 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Lycopersicon esculentum 'Yellow Pear' is an herbaceous, heirloom cherry tomato up to 3.7 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are finely dissected in a feather-shaped pattern. |
| Fruit | The fruit is a small, pear-shaped cherry tomato (about 2.5-5 cm long and 2-3 cm wide) which turns bright yellow at maturity. The smooth, glossy skin seldom cracks compared to other cultivars. |
| Cultivation | This easy-to-grow cultivar does well in Singapore's hot, humid climate, producing a consistent abundance of cherry tomatoes from about 78 days after sowing. Plants need about 0.9 m of space between each other and should be staked. The seed can be collected to plant another crop. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): These mild-flavored tomatoes are a great addition to salads, adding both color and taste. They can also be used to make tomato-based sauces. Some people complain that the tomato lacks flavor. If you pick the tomatoes when they are just about to turn yellow or slightly after, they have a pleasant, sweet, but slightly tart flavor. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
| Typical Fruiting Age | 2 months to 6 months |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32740 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7152 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
