Lesser Galangal

(Lycopersicon esculentum )

A popular crimson red medium tomato with great taste that tolerates low night temperatures, so it is ideal for cooler area. A Russian heirloom that is an early producer. A tough and vigorous producer that needs staking.

An attractive cultivar medium sized, scarlet red fruit that is full of flavour. Tolerant of cool night temperatures and ideal for cool climate gardens

Flavours/Food Partners

A rich flavored tomato that partners well with Latin herbs like garlic, oregano, marjoram, rosemary and thyme. Use with any good salad vegetable, Nasturtium flowers and mixed fresh herbs to make an attractive and tasty salad.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Like all tomatoes, Red Russian is high in the cancer fighting agent, Lycopene and also Vitamin C. For a classic rich sauce cook and mix with garlic, marjoram, sweet basil, diced shallots, and fresh pizza thyme. Finely dice, mix finely chopped shallots, fresh pesto basil and extra virgin olive oil and place on lightly toasted Turkish bread then top with an anchovie for a special homemade bruschetta.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in an airy, sunny position in well drained soil or very large pots. Requires a 1.1 to 1.4 m stake.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Like all tomatoes it must receive a deep soaking when almost dry and should not receive overhead watering. Feed regularly with Seasol and Powerfeed. A small amount of dolomite lime after planting will make stronger plants. Remove side shoots and develop two or three main leaders. Harvest when fruit is full color

Herb Attributes

Position Full Sun
Height 1.2m
Width 50cm
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Description

(Alpinia officinarum)

There are many herbs in The Renaissance range. Some are essential to any good kitchen, others are a bit exotic and some are special plants for particular cuisines that make up our Premium Collection. There are three types of Galangal, large, lesser and black. This variety originates in China and is popular in Eastern Europe and across Asia.

Flavours/Food Partners

Galangal is one of those sweet and aromatic spices that stir the imagination and taste buds. It partners well with chilli, garlic, ginger, lime and coriander for tasty curries. It also goes well with most other herbs for jellies and herbal teas. Adds depth to the flavours of Asian sauces and pastes.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Galangal has some medicinal properties although a lot less than its close cousins Turmeric and Ginger. It is generally used grated or dried and ground. It can be added at any stage in the cooking depending on the depth and strength of the flavour required.

Landscaping/Planting

Prefers moist but well drained soil in a semi shade position with morning sun. Goes dormant in winter in the cooler climates. Harvest when the leaves start to wither.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Fertilise with Seasol and Powerfeed in spring, summer and autumn.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, FROST SENSITIVE
Height 1.0M
Width 1.2M

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