The Vernissage yellow tomato is valued not only for the original color of the fruit, but also for the fact that it contains a small percentage of purines, which cause allergies in many people. The variety was bred by Ruslan Dukhov, who lives and crosses different cultures in the village of Mishurin Rog, which is located in the outback of the Dnepropetrovsk region.
Line of tomatoes
The breeder created a whole series of Vernissage tomatoes. In 2012, Ruslan received an award for the black fruit with yellow stripes. The tomato was highly praised for its taste.
The pink variety of Perfume was created by crossing Chinese velvet with Moravian miracle.The bush reaches a height of up to one and a half meters. The fruits are set in clusters, each of 6 tomatoes weighs from 60 to 85 g.
Tomatoes are canned for the winter. Vernissage pink surprises with its yield. One plant produces up to 15 kg of brightly colored fruits with yellow stripes.
Through natural selection, the breeder obtained green tomatoes that taste like exotic kiwis.
Features of the variety
All Vernissage series tomatoes have beautiful fruits of different colors. The indeterminate plant is grown in fields and summer cottages in Moldova, Ukraine, and the southern regions of Russia. The variety feels fine in a greenhouse. Tomato bushes stretch to a height of 1.5 m, so their tops are cut off. To prevent them from growing, the shoots are removed, leaving not all the stems, but only two or three of them, which are tied to the trellis.
The first yellow tomato with pink streaks ripens 2 months after the growing season and has:
- rounded shape;
- pink stripes;
- thick skin;
- sweet taste;
- pleasant sourness.
1 bunch produces 6 fruits; no more than 4 bushes are planted per square meter. An average of 14 kg of tomatoes is harvested from such an area. To make them larger, leave 8 brushes.
Pros and cons
Tomatoes of unusual color look original in a jar, especially if fruits of different colors are placed in it. The advantages of the Vernissage line include:
- excellent taste;
- high productivity;
- attractive appearance;
- resistance to diseases.
Thanks to their thick skin, fresh tomatoes are stored in a cool room until the end of January. They do not wrinkle and are not damaged during transportation over hundreds of kilometers.
The plant is afraid of late blight; the leaves and fruits are loved by Colorado potato beetles.
How to plant and care?
Vernissage seeds are placed in peat pots or in the soil of a greenhouse when the air in it warms up to 20 degrees. When planting, pour a spoonful of ash and superphosphate into the hole. Caring for a tomato variety includes:
- bush formation;
- spraying against pests and diseases;
- feeding with fertilizers;
- regular watering.
Colorado beetles flock to tomatoes, no less than potatoes. To prevent insects from landing on the bushes, you need to dilute an ampoule of the Bombardier insecticide in water, stir the composition and spray the leaves with it.
During the growing season, tomatoes are affected by late blight. Treating bushes with Tatu fungicide helps prevent the disease from appearing. For one hundred square meters of land, 30 ml and 5 liters of water are enough.
When the plant begins to develop, the stems are tied to a trellis and excess cysts are removed. It is better to feed tomatoes with humus; 1.5 kg of this organic fertilizer is enough per bush. In hot weather, water the garden bed with tomatoes every other day; in cloudy weather, it is enough to do this once a week. Positive reviews about the Vernissage line can be heard from both summer residents and farmers.
Some are delighted with the original appearance of the fruit, while others are attracted by the commercial qualities of the tomatoes. Black tomato is considered the most delicious among all Vernissage varieties.
