Prince Gardener's Tomatoes

For over twenty years, Louis Albert de Broglie – The Gardener Prince – has cultivated his passion for tomatoes at the Conservatoire de la Tomate, nestled within the grounds of the Château de La Bourdaisière in Touraine. There, he has amassed an exceptional collection of over 700 varieties from all over the world.

From the most classic to the most surprising – Cornue des Andes, Cœur-de-Bœuf, Green Zebra, Rose de Berne, Plum Noire or even Téton de Vénus – discover in this book all the richness and diversity of this emblematic fruit. Through detailed variety sheets, botanical anecdotes and gourmet recipes , learn how to choose, grow and enhance your tomatoes: champagne tomato salad, ginger chutney, sweet and savory crumble , not forgetting refreshing juices and cocktails .

At the end of the book, you will find a leaflet listing all the varieties of tomatoes from the Château de la Bourdaisière, to detach and keep!

Editions Michel Lafon