Jambu Toothache Plant

(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

(Acmella oleracea ‘Bicolor’)

A small perennial plant with red and yellow flowers and burgundy leaves that offers quick short term relief for toothache and similar problems. Also used as a micro herb in salads to add a ‘buzz’.

Flavours/Food Partners

Jambu is used in stews and salads in northern Brazil. Only small amounts need to be used in salads as the flavour is strong but when cooked it is a lot milder. Its prime use outside of Brazil is as a short term relief from toothache. Also being used in small amounts in cocktails.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

For quick relief from toothache rub a leaf on the gum area near the troublesome tooth, the area will tingle and then go numb within a few seconds. This is only short term relief, it does NOT remove the need to be seen by a qualified medical practitioner. Use in small amounts in a green salad or with chilli and garlic in a spicy stew.

Landscaping/Planting

An easy to grow small shrub with delightful red and yellow button like flowers that prefers good, well drained soil in part to full sun, protected from frost.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Pick leaves as needed and give regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed to keep the plant healthy and producing well.

Herb Attributes

Position PART SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 50CM
Width 55CM

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