Russian Tarragon

(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

(Artemisia dracunculus)

Tarragon is a must have herb with a mild aniseed and peppery flavour. Russian Tarragon is a mild flavored form that can be grown by seed as more tolerant of a wider range of conditions than French Tarragon.

Flavours/Food Partners

Parsley, chives, basil, rosemary, thyme, chervil, garlic and oregano. Must for many soups, curries, stews and pasta dishes. Partners well with milder meats, poultry and seafood as well as with tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese. Young shoots can be used as soft green vegetable much like asparagus.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

An easy to use herb that has a mild aniseed flavour and soft pepper like after taste. The leaves must be used as fresh as possible as the flavour dissipates quickly after picking. Use sparingly in salads and as a fresh garnish.

Landscaping/Planting

This small shrub requires a dry, sunny spot in very well drained soil. Needs little fertilizing and tolerates limey soils.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

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

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 40CM
Width 45CM

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