Verte de Huy

• A rare piece of Belgian tomato heritage: Verte de Huy is an old tomato variety originating from the area around Huy, in the Belgian province of Liège. This uncommon cultivar bears the name of its place of origin and recalls the remarkable diversity of local tomatoes preserved by gardeners and enthusiasts.
• Green fruits with a warm amber glow: The rounded, sometimes slightly flattened beefsteak tomatoes generally weigh between 150 and 300 grams. Subtle ribbing may appear around the shoulders. As the fruits reach full maturity, their green skin develops warm amber tones, sometimes accompanied by a delicate pink blush at the blossom end. The shoulders often retain their distinctive green colour.
• A surprisingly sweet and aromatic flavour: Beneath the unusual skin lies juicy, greenish-yellow flesh with a gentle sweetness and a distinctly aromatic flavour. Verte de Huy is a tomato worth savouring slowly, preferably freshly sliced, allowing its delicate flavour nuances to shine.
• A modest plant with continuous growth: Verte de Huy has an indeterminate growth habit, yet remains relatively compact for a beefsteak tomato. Its moderately vigorous plants generally reach around 1.3 metres in height and carry regular foliage. Suitable support helps keep branches bearing heavy fruits in good condition.
• A generous harvest from midseason onwards: From the middle of the tomato season, the plants can deliver a particularly rewarding crop. Despite their limited height, they produce numerous medium to large fruits, making Verte de Huy an appealing choice for gardeners seeking a productive beefsteak tomato without managing an exceptionally tall plant.
• A distinctive tomato deserving attention: Its Belgian origins, unusual ripening colours and sweet, fragrant flavour make Verte de Huy a valuable addition to a diverse tomato collection. When judging ripeness, it is worth looking beyond the green colour alone and watching for the amber tones and the fruit’s gradually softening texture.