Organic - Tomato - Saint Pierre

Seeds:  15  / Botanical name:  Solanum lycopersicum

A late-ripening historical variety from France with a full-bodied aroma

This historic French variety produces large, flavorful, and bright red fruits weighing between 170 and 300 grams. It's worth waiting a bit for this slow-growing, late-ripening indeterminate tomato, as it's a very flavorful fruit, ideal for salads or as a topping for bread.

Natural habitat:  Tomatoes originally come from South and Central America.

In the kitchen:  Tomato sauces and soups are popular, as are whole tomato pieces in vegetable and meat stews. Passata (strained tomatoes) is an ideal pizza topping. Tomatoes are also a fundamental ingredient in many pasta bakes, such as lasagna. Fresh sliced ​​tomatoes, along with mozzarella, a few herbs, and olive oil, make the famous Insalata Caprese. Mediterranean herbs like oregano, thyme, sage, and basil are ideal with tomatoes. Drying and storing tomatoes: Preheat your oven to 75° Celsius (165° Fahrenheit). Wash the tomatoes and halve them lengthwise. Wash a few sprigs of thyme, pat them dry, and chop them. Spread the tomatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with thyme. Dry in a hot oven with the door slightly ajar for 7 to 10 hours, turning occasionally. The tomatoes are done when they are dry but still pliable. Rinse a jar with hot water. Layer the tomatoes in the jar with rosemary sprigs and garlic. Pour in oil until the tomatoes are covered. Let it infuse for at least a week.