Kurzemes blūzs (Courland Blues)
Tomato "Courland Blues" (originally in Latvian — Kurzemes blūzs, also known as Блюз Курляндии) is a rare, highly ornamental exotic collectible tomato variety. This outstanding variety was bred by the famous Latvian tomato collector Valdis Pūliņš. It has earned high acclaim for its stunning anthocyanin coloration, resilient growth, and excellent dessert flavor.
Main Characteristics of the Variety
- Bush type: Indeterminate (tall). The vines are robust, well-foliated, and easily reach a height of 1.7 to 2 meters in greenhouse environments. The growth rate is moderate.
- Ripening period: Mid-early or mid-season.
- Resilience: Shows top-tier heat and disease resistance, keeping its foliage healthy deep into autumn. It sets fruit easily under various stress conditions without cracking.
- Pruning and training: Best trained to 1–2 stems, requiring regular suckering and secure staking support.
Fruit Description
- Color and shape: The tomatoes are oblate (flat-round) in shape, sometimes featuring gentle ribbing. The color profile is exceptional: a vibrant honey-yellow base is beautifully complemented by deep violet-black anthocyanin shoulders that bleed downwards in neat stripes and splashes.
- Weight: Average fruit weight ranges from 100 to 250 grams (sometimes up to 300g). The plant efficiently fills out almost all blossoms, maturing even the smallest late-season fruits.
- Taste qualities: The interior reveals dense, meaty yellow flesh that is highly succulent. It offers an outstanding, bold flavor — intensely sweet, beautifully balanced with a crisp hint of acidity, subtle spicy undertones, and a long-lasting aftertaste.
- Usage: A premium dessert slicing tomato that makes a wonderful focal point in fresh summer salads. Most growers prefer eating them immediately fresh from the vine