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Umberto Pear (aka King Umberto)

Price range: $3.50 through $57.50

One of the oldest named varieties of tomatoes still in existence.  Named after King Umberto (1844-1900) of Italy.  Listed by the French seedhouse Vilmorin-Andrieux in 1885.  Plants are completely loaded with pink 2 oz. baby pear shaped tomatoes.  The fruits are meaty and full flavored. One plant can easily produce 250 fruits.   A really unique variety rescued from near extinction.  Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant.

Additional information

Seed Type

Conventional

Latin Name:

Solanum lycopersicum

Alternate Names

King Umberto

Germination:

7-14 days

Maturity:

80 days from transplant

Ripe Color

Dark Pink

Fruit Size

Pear (Small)

Growth Habit

Indeterminate

Support Needed

Cage, stake, or trellis

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method

Transplanting recommended. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Set out when all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.

Planting Depth:

1/4"

Spacing

Space plants 24" apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.

Seed Count

+/- 15,400 per ounce; 246,750 per pound

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