Near Reykjavik, Thomas's family transformed a 100-square-meter area into a small plant paradise. Outside, a cold wind blows and the temperature is 12 degrees Celsius. Inside, Thanks to greenhouses heated by geothermal energy, the thermometer reads a comfortable 20 degrees. And tomato plants climb the ceiling, laden with colorful fruit.
Thomas, a software developer by profession, decided to return to his family's old property to relive the flavors of his childhood. First, he tried regular seeds, bought in Iceland. The taste wasn't even close to what he remembered.
So began a hunt for ancient and native varieties around the world, until she found tomatoes that delivered acidity, sweetness, and aroma similar to those she had as a child. Today, he grows more than 30 types of tomatoes and It takes advantage of greenhouses heated by geothermal energy to extend the season from May to November., picking cherry tomatoes, elongated, large, striped and of various colors.
The routine has become part of the family's life. The wife and son help with the harvest, and their favorite dish is simple and flawless: pasta with fresh tomatoes straight from the greenhouse, garlic, basil, and herbs picked a few hours earlier. For them, the impact is concrete. It's very different to open a supermarket package and instead cook with something you saw grow, pruned, watered, and harvested.
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