Sweet Potato Purple

(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

(Ipomoea batatas ‘Purple’)

Wonderful purple skinned, white fleshed variety of Sweet Potato with edible shoots.

Flavours/Food Partners

Sweet Potatoes partner with all other root vegetables either baked, steamed or fried. Flavour is enhanced with addition of cinnamon, sweet chilli and basil.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Sweet Potatoes are a healthy alternative to regular potatoes and are high in Vitamn A, beta carotene and fibre whilst still giving good energy levels. They can be eaten in a multitude of ways but best is steamed, baked or lightly fried as chips. Bake whole without peeling and serve with a smothering of cinnamon butter or thinly fried with sweet chilli sauce.

Landscaping/Planting

Airy, open position with plenty of sun, avoid moderate or heavier frosts. Likes spring watering in a location with very good drainage.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Requires regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed. Deep soaking in spring. When plants are young then keep dry. Harvest at 3-6 months.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, LIGHT FROST
Height 1.5M
Width 30CM

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