tomates: nouveautés 2024

Tomato Varieties and Their Characteristics

Introduction to Tomato Varieties

• The video focuses on new tomato varieties for the year, highlighting their taste, productivity, and resistance to diseases.

• The presenter mentions that this is not a ranking of the best tomatoes but rather an overview of new varieties tasted this year.

Principle Borgaise: A Resilient Variety

• The Principle Borgaise variety is cultivated outdoors without protection and shows minimal disease impact.

• Despite some minor issues with mildew, the fruits remain healthy and productive; it’s noted for its suitability for drying.

• This variety performs well in adverse weather conditions, making it a reliable choice through late summer.

New Cocktail Tomato: Prune Noire

• Introducing Prune Noire, a small cocktail-type tomato that is quite productive and moderately resistant to mildew.

• It has a sweet flavor profile but is slightly grainy in texture, which may be considered a drawback by some growers.

• Despite its texture issue, the presenter plans to continue planting this variety due to its overall quality.

Other Notable Varieties

Miel du Mexique

• The Miel du Mexique variety produces abundant clusters of tomatoes but faces challenges with overripe fruits splitting on the vine.

Grosse Desmé: A Top Contender

• The Grosse Desmé is highlighted as potentially one of the top five varieties for the year due to its exceptional size and sweetness.

• This French variety features minimal seeds and high flesh content, making it desirable despite being harder to cultivate successfully.

Belle Linda: Another Strong Candidate

• Belle Linda, resembling heart-shaped tomatoes, offers superior taste compared to traditional beefsteak types.

Tomato Productivity and Varieties Overview

Current Tomato Yield Insights

• The overall productivity of tomatoes this year is described as "very average," significantly lower than previous years, despite having some beautiful specimens.

• A new variety called "éclat doré du désert" has been tasted, noted for its sweet, pineapple-like flavor; however, its productivity is also considered average this season.

• The presence of fruit trees (like vines and nectarines) creates shade and competes for soil nutrients, negatively impacting tomato yields compared to a vegetable-only garden setup.

Notable Tomato Varieties

• The "rose d'ose" variety is highlighted for its large size and sweetness, with fruits previously consumed being larger than current ones. It’s likened to the French "cœur de bœuf" type.

• This variety meets expectations based on descriptions from the supplier's website, showcasing a seasonal sweetness that surpasses typical red tomatoes.

Additional Tomato Varieties and Future Expectations

• Despite competition from nearby nectarines affecting growth, there are still many remaining fruits on the plants indicating potential for better productivity in optimal conditions.

• The "Clémentine" cherry tomato variety shows promise with abundant clusters; it thrives in greenhouse conditions which could lead to higher yields if grown outdoors.

Rare Tomato Varieties Discussion

• Many of the discussed tomato varieties are rare and require effort to source; they offer exceptional qualities not commonly found in standard varieties.

Grape Protection Measures

Protecting Grapes from Pests

• As grapes near maturity, protective measures are necessary against pests like flies and wasps that can compromise grape quality.

• There’s an emphasis on using bags to shield grapes from pests while removing any spoiled fruit that attracts them.