Kohlrabi

(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

(Brassica oleracea (Gongylodes group))

A low stout growing cultivar of the common cabbage that is also known as Italian Turnip and will grow almost anywhere.

Flavours/Food Partners

Varies in flavour between nutty when raw and broccoli with a hint of radish when cooked. Partners well with cumin, chives, watercress, radish, tomatoes, carrots as well as seasonings like horseradish and ginger. A must have in soups, stews, slaws and salads.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

High in vitamin C and a good source of dietary fibre and potassium. A cup of raw Kohlrabi has only 36 calories. It is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Shred raw bulbs to add crunch to slaws and salads. Also tasty mashed, roasted or sautéed. Leaves can be added to soups and stews in the last 15 minutes of cooking. Helps maintain a healthy immune system. Bulbs up to 8cm are preferred as they are more tender and delicate in flavour. Don’t usually require peeling.

Landscaping/Planting

Prefers a sunny position that is moist but not wet. Doesn’t like being too wet or drying out.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed will keep it healthy and growing. Remove flower stems as soon as they appear. Pick leaves when young and harvest bulbs after 7-10 weeks.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 45CM
Width 30CM

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