Patchouli

(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

(Pogostemon cablin)

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 that make up our Premium Collection. Patchouli is an exotic shrub from tropical Asia and has been used as strong fragrance for centuries. There are several species with P. cablin being the main one.

Flavours/Food Partners

Patchouli is predominantly used as the essential oil but the fragrant flowers are great for potpourri and the leaves can be used for herbal teas or light seasoning.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Patchouli oil has been used for years as a medicinal aid and as an insect repellent and in incense. It is possible produce oil at home (do internet search for methods) but is easiest if used as dried leaves and flowers. Once dried then place anywhere that benefits from the strong fragrance ie. replace mothballs.

Landscaping/Planting

This medium shrub is an attractive plant for warm climates. Can be grown in large pots on the verandah or even as an indoor plant and as a low hedge against a warm wall. Will grow in most soil types and prefers to be kept moist although will recover from short dry periods. Dappled shade or morning sun only.

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 TO FULL SUN, FROST SENSITIVE
Height 1.0M
Width 1.0M

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