Tomato Favorier de Bretaigne: description of the variety, reviews of its yield

Green tomato varieties are rarely seen in gardens, as people are accustomed to red, pink, or yellow-orange tomatoes. But green tomatoes can also be very tasty. The Favorier de Bretaigne tomato will be appreciated by gourmets and lovers of exotic plants who enjoy growing unusual and appetizing plants in their garden.

Description and characteristics

The original name of the tomato is Favorie de Bretagne. This variety is considered rare and attractive. It is a semi-determinate plant and grows up to 130 cm in height. Staking is often required when three or four stems emerge. This variety is considered very productive, and at peak maturity, the bush is completely covered with green tomatoes. Once picked, the tomatoes do not keep for long, especially if the fruits have reached peak ripeness. It is best to pick them carefully to avoid bruising. The growing season can last until mid-August, and in colder regions until September.

The fruit's color isn't always uniform; tomatoes can resemble watermelons. The surface of the tomatoes features yellowish ribbing against an emerald background, which fades to a slightly orange hue at peak ripeness. Each fruit typically weighs 100-150 grams. The tomato is cone-shaped, 9-13 cm, and has a pointed tip. The flesh is green and juicy, and the protective skin is smooth and firm.

Ripe tomatoes are suitable for eating fresh and pickling for the winter. Green varieties can have a distinct flavor from red ones, with a spicy, slightly sour taste and a unique aroma. These tomatoes, with their exotic appearance, can enhance a meal when added to fresh vegetable salads or simply as a garnish for sliced ​​vegetables.

Growing tips

1. This vegetable crop thrives in open ground as well as heated greenhouses. The bush typically doesn't exceed 150 cm, but the stems need to be regularly tied up due to their delicate structure. Due to the abundant harvest, the branches often bend toward the ground, so good supports prepared in advance are always helpful.
2. Good seedlings will help you grow a decent harvest, but timely watering is also crucial. Bushes recently planted in open ground should not be watered for a while. This will help the tomatoes establish better, and the water reserves provided at planting will be sufficient for the plants to establish and grow.
3. After each watering, loosen the soil and remove weeds. The first loosening should be done to a depth of 8 cm in the topsoil. Subsequently, loosening the soil to a depth of 4 cm will be sufficient.
4. To reduce the need for watering, mulch the soil around the bushes. Straw, peat, and sawdust are all suitable mulches. Gardeners say mulching has a positive effect on the yield of green tomatoes.

Reviews

Green tomatoes from Favorier de Bretaigne are considered a rare variety, but those who decided to plant them in the ground did not regret it and recommend other gardening enthusiasts to appreciate this vegetable variety.

Oksana, Tolyatti
I recently discovered this variety. I planted it in a greenhouse, and the yield was high. The fruits are bright, juicy, and delicious.

Victoria, Moscow
This was my first time growing this variety. The tomatoes taste spicy and slightly tart. When ripe, they can develop light orange ribbing.

Evgeniya, Rostov
I planted eight bushes in my garden. They all needed support due to the abundance of fruit. The harvest was early. They are delicious, sweet and tart, and perfect for salads.

Vegetable lovers will certainly appreciate this exotic vegetable in their garden, and will also be delighted by the taste and aroma of tomatoes. Experiment with different varieties at your garden plot to surprise your family and friends with unusual tomatoes.