The Tomato Conservatory

A fabulous journey to the heart of the Tomato Conservatory, located at the Château de La Bourdaisière, home to an exceptional collection of 800 varieties. Louis Albert de Broglie, the passionate owner, and Nicolas Toutain, head gardener, tell us the story of this fruit, an emblem of our vegetable gardens, and present the cultivation techniques for 50 varieties, from sowing to harvest. Part of the "HS Resilience" collection.

Black Pineapple Tomato, Blue Beauty, Beefsteak, White Peach, Marmande, Venus's Breast... At the Château de La Bourdaisière in Touraine, Louis Albert de Broglie created a unique collection dedicated to the most famous of the Solanaceae family in 1993. Together with Nicolas Toutain, head gardener, he invites us to discover the fascinating history of the tomato. They open the doors of their kitchen garden and share their expertise: all the stages of cultivation, from sowing to harvest, including a few simple recipes for enjoying them to the fullest. A comprehensive growing guide presents the cultivation techniques for a selection of the most productive, resistant, and flavorful tomatoes. A captivating journey to the heart of the National Tomato Conservatory.

• 192 pages
• Resilience Book Collection
• Ulmer Publishing