VERY RARE PISANELLO DA BRUSCHETTA TOMATO

The “Pisanello da Bruschetta” is an Italian origin, named after the Renaissance painter, Pisanello Da Bruschetta tomatoes are grown in Tuscany.

The short, fat, ribbed variety balances sweetness and acidity well, making it perfect for savory bruschetta. It produces beautiful, medium-sized, flattened, ribbed red fruits with a very good balanced sweet-sour taste and a rich, fruity tomato aroma. 

It is a beautiful and tasty tomato. It is an indeterminate plant and extraordinarily productive, until the end of the season (the harvest is early). The average weight is 100-150 grams, but they reach up to 350 grams.

In Tuscany you will find the Pisanello da Bruschetta, it has a flat and rounded rib shape, big and juicy, it is the main tomato of the classic bruschetta salad with garlic, onion and olive oil, it is used in many dishes of the region. 

The Pisanello da Bruschetta tomato has several interesting medicinal properties:

Medicinal Properties
Rich in Nutrients:

• Contains vitamins A, C and K, beneficial for the immune system and eye health.
  Antioxidants:
• High in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
  Heart Health:
• Helps lower cholesterol and promotes good blood circulation.
  Anti-inflammatory:

Compounds found in tomatoes can reduce inflammation in the body.
Digestive Health:

• Rich in fiber, it promotes good digestion and helps with intestinal regularity.
  Hydration:
• Composed mainly of water, it contributes to the hydration of the body.

These properties make the Pisanello da Bruschetta tomato an excellent choice for a healthy diet.

The Pisanello da Bruschetta tomato is particularly appreciated for its use in bruschetta preparations and other Italian dishes. Here's how you can cook it in the traditional way:

• Tomato Bruschetta Pisanello da Bruschetta
  Ingredients :

Pisanello da Bruschetta Tomatoes
Rustic bread (like ciabatta or Italian bread)
Garlic
Fresh basil
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions :

Preparation of Tomatoes:

Wash and cut the Pisanello da Bruschetta tomatoes into small cubes. Remove the seeds if desired to prevent the bruschetta from becoming too liquid.
Bread Preparation:

Cut the bread into thick slices. Lightly toast the bread slices on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
Rubbing Garlic:

Lightly rub a peeled garlic clove on one side of each slice of toast. This adds a subtle hint of garlic flavor.
Bruschetta assembly:

Arrange the Pisanello da Bruschetta tomato cubes generously on the toasted bread slices. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Finishing :

Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the bruschetta. Add a few chopped fresh basil leaves for the finishing touch.
Service :

Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the tomatoes and Mediterranean flavors.

• Other Traditional Uses
  Salads: Use Pisanello da Bruschetta tomatoes in salads with fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinaigrette.
• Sauces and Coulis: Make tomato-based sauces for pasta or pizza by slowly cooking tomatoes with garlic, olive oil and herbs.
• Jams and Chutneys: Use tomatoes to make tasty tomato jams or chutneys to accompany cheeses or grilled meats.

By respecting these culinary traditions, you can fully appreciate the delicate flavors and nutritional properties of Pisanello da Bruschetta tomatoes.

An early variety, from germination to fruiting it takes between 75-80 days and 110 days for large tomatoes.

It is an extremely hardy variety with high yields even in cold places and above all it is easy to grow.

It is very rare! Take care of it! In small quantities only!

Our seeds are vigorous, open-pollinated and adapted to the Quebec climate.

• Species: Solanum lycopersicum Origin: Tuscany
• Sowing: sow in pots in mid-February (to grow in an outdoor greenhouse in mid-May) or sow in mid-March in an indoor pot to grow outdoors in June
  does not like the cold but tolerates it
• Seeds: 2 seeds per pot, as you will have to transplant each seed into separate pots.
• Sowing depth: 0.5 1cm
•  Germination time: 7-13 days
• Soil: Low acid, humus, loose, cool and well drained
• Location: Requires very hot cultivation and plenty of sun
• Spacing between plants: 40-45cm
• Height at maturity: 125-150 cm
• Maturity: 75-80 days|Indeterminate Plant| very prolific
• Seed per envelope: +/-12

Our seeds are guaranteed for the year of purchase.