Organic Vernissage tomato mix ( Solanum lycopersicum ) from the seed company Gaia, a festival of colors and flavors
The Vernissage Tomato Mix is an exceptional blend of colorful varieties, offering fruits in shades of golden yellow, intense pink, deep black and striped green . These small cocktail tomatoes are appreciated for their slightly marbled skin, firm texture and sweet, balanced taste .
Coming from indeterminate varieties, they produce an abundance of fruit throughout the season , perfect for fresh salads, appetizer platters or artisanal preserves . Their thin but resistant skin gives them excellent hold on the vine and good storage capacity after harvest.
Did you know?
Vernissage tomatoes get their name from the French word "vernissage" , which means a glossy top coat of paint. They were given this name because of their smooth, slightly glossy skin , which gives them an elegant and refined appearance.
Rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and C , they are an excellent choice for a healthy and delicious diet .
Spread: Vigorous growth and climbing habit
Plant height: 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per pack: ± 30 seeds
Companion plants: Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until maturity)
Enemy plants: Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Cultivation method
The Vernissage tomato mix is ideally grown in full sun , with solid staking to support the abundance of clusters .
- Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out in the ground, after the last frost.
- Plant 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4") deep , spacing plants 60 to 90 cm (24-36") apart and rows 120 to 180 cm (4-6') apart .
- Reduce water and nitrogen during hardening off to increase plant vigor.
- Moderate and regular watering , avoiding foliage to prevent diseases.
- Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and prevent soil from splashing onto the fruit.
Harvesting and conservation
- Harvest the fruit when it has reached its final color , a sign of full maturity and optimal taste.
- For off-vine ripening , harvest them at their first shade of color and let them ripen at 22°C .
- Store them between 12 and 21°C , with a relative humidity of 95% , for extended shelf life.
- Avoid refrigeration , which alters their texture and flavor .
Ideas for use in the kitchen
- Mix them into a salad for an explosion of colors and flavors.
- Serve them on skewers with fresh cheese and basil , for a summer aperitif.
- Roast them in the oven with garlic and a drizzle of olive oil for an intense, caramelized flavor.
- Turn them into tomato jam , for a sweet and tangy touch.
- Add them to pizzas and bruschetta , where they bring an incomparable fruity sweetness.
With their visually appealing appearance, generous crop and exquisite taste , Vernissage tomatoes are an essential choice for lovers of high-end tomatoes !
