Yellow Pear Tomato
A charming and centuries-old heirloom, the Yellow Pear tomato has been grown in American gardens since at least the early 1800s. Its tiny pear-shaped fruits and bright golden color make it one of the most ornamental tomatoes you can grow — and its mild, sweet flavor and prolific production make it a favorite for snacking right off the vine.
Yellow Pear has a mild, gentle sweetness — less intense than cherry tomatoes but pleasantly fruity and low in acid. The flavor is clean and refreshing, making it an easy snacking tomato that even tomato-skeptics enjoy.
The fruits are tiny — about 1 inch long — with a distinctive pear shape. The skin is thin and tender, and the flesh is juicy with a pleasant, soft bite. The plants are extraordinarily productive, often yielding hundreds of fruits over the season.
Peak season is mid-summer through early fall. Yellow Pear produces continuously once it starts fruiting, often until frost. Available at farmers' markets and sometimes in specialty grocery stores.
Look for bright, uniformly yellow fruits that feel firm. Avoid any with wrinkled skin or soft spots. The fruits should detach easily from the vine when ripe — if you're growing them, a gentle tug tells you when they're ready.
Snacking
The original snacking tomato — pop them whole off the vine or from a bowl for a mild, sweet treat.
Salads
Their petite size and bright color make them a beautiful whole-fruit addition to salads — no cutting needed.
Garnish
Their ornamental pear shape makes a natural garnish for plates, platters, and appetizer spreads.
Kids' Gardens
The perfect first tomato for children — small, sweet, and fun to pick. Often the gateway to loving tomatoes.
Store at room temperature for 3–5 days. Like cherry tomatoes, Yellow Pear can tolerate brief refrigeration without significant texture loss, but for best flavor keep at room temperature and eat within a few days.