Rue Jackman’s Blue

(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

(Ruta graveolens ‘Jackman’s Blue’)

An attractive shrub with blue fern-like foliage and contrasting yellow flowers.

Flavours/Food Partners

Rue is not a culinary plant but can be used in potpourri. It has been used as a medicinal plant since the times of Hippocrates.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

The foliage can be used as a deterrent in potpourri and mixed with lavender flowers and placed in sachets in cupboards and drawers. Any medicinal uses should only be done in full consultation of a trained professional. However, in the Middle Ages it was used to ward off the evil eye and protect against witchcraft. This can be done in the 21st century without expert guidance. Do not consume.

Landscaping/Planting

Rue prefers an exposed sunny position in well drained, limey soil but will grow in most soils and garden beds.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed in spring and autumn will keep the plants healthy and growing well.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 50CM
Width 70CM

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