Green varieties of tomatoes are rarely seen at anyone in the country, as people are accustomed to red, pink or yellow-orange tomatoes. But green tomatoes are also very tasty. Gourmets and exotic lovers who love to grow unusual and appetizing plants in their summer cottage will appreciate the tomato Favorier de Breteni.
Description and characteristic
Original name of tomato Favorie de Bretagne. Such a variety is considered one of the rare and attractive. It belongs to semi-determinant plants and grows up to 130 cm in height. When 3-4 stems occur, a garter is often required. The variety is considered very productive and at the peak of maturity, the bush is completely strewn with green tomatoes. After harvesting, the tomatoes do not last long, especially if the fruits have reached the peak of ripeness. It is better to collect them carefully so as not to leave dents. The growing season can last until mid-August, and in cold regions until September.
The color of the fruit is not always uniform, the color of the tomatoes can resemble watermelons. On the surface of the tomato, you can observe a yellowish ribbing against an emerald background, which at the peak of maturity goes into a slightly orange hue. The weight of one fruit is usually 100-150 grams. The tomato has a cone shape of 9-13 cm and a sharp tip. The pulp is green and juicy, and the skin protecting it is smooth and elastic.
Ripe tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and for pickling for the winter. To taste, green varieties may differ from red ones, they have a spicy-sour flavor and an unusual aroma. Such tomatoes, due to their exotic appearance, can decorate a meal if they are added to fresh vegetable salads or just to decorate sliced vegetables.
Growing Tips
- For such a vegetable crop, open ground is suitable, as well as heated greenhouses. The bush usually does not exceed 150 cm, but the stems need to be tied in time due to their fine structure. Often, because of the abundant harvest, the branches bend to the ground, so pre-prepared good supports will always be welcome.
- Good seedlings will help to grow a decent crop, but timely watering plays an important role. Bushes that have recently been planted in open ground should not be watered for some time. Thus, tomatoes will take root better, and the water reserves that were given during planting will be enough for the plant to take root and grow.
- After each watering, you need to loosen the soil and destroy the weeds. The first loosening should be carried out 8 cm deep on the upper soil layer. In the future, it will be enough to loosen the soil by 4 cm.
- In order to reduce the amount of watering, the soil near the bushes is mulched. As mulch straw, peat and sawdust come off. Gardeners say that mulching favorably affects the yield of green tomatoes.
Reviews
Green tomatoes Favorier de Breteni are considered a rare species, but those who decided to plant them in the ground did not regret it and advises other gardening lovers to appreciate this type of vegetables.
Oksana, Tolyatti
I discovered this variety recently. Planted in a greenhouse, productivity was high. The fruits are bright, juicy and tasty.
Victoria, Moscow
The variety was grown for the first time. The taste of the tomatoes turned out to be spicy, with sourness.When they reach maturity, they can acquire a light orange ribbing.
Eugene, Rostov
She planted 8 bushes in her garden. Everyone needed a garter because of the abundance of fruits. The crop was early. Very tasty, sweet-sour and ideal for salads.
Connoisseurs of vegetable crops will certainly appreciate such an exotic vegetable in their beds, and will also be satisfied with the taste and aroma of a tomato. Experiment on a summer cottage with varieties to surprise relatives and friends with unusual tomatoes.
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