Zucchini Green n Gold

(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

(Cucurbita pepo ‘Black Beauty’ & ‘Golden Yellow’)

This pot contains two colours, deep green (Black Beauty) and deep gold (Golden Yellow). The golden variety has a softer flavour and texture.

Flavours/Food Partners

Zucchinis partner well with tomatoes, eggplant and capsicums. The zucchini flavour is enhanced by herbs like French tarragon, basil sweet and basil Thai, fennel and dill.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Zucchinis are a versatile food that can be eaten raw (harvest at 7cm), steamed or baked. They have a lovely flavour that can add to all food types. Try something different; hollow out and fill with cheese and chives then bake, or chop into medium pieces, then boil for 15 minutes, puree, add favorite herbs and you have refreshing soup. Always harvest zucchinis when young and fresh, never let them get larger than 20cm.

Landscaping/Planting

Airy, open position with plenty of sun, avoid overhead watering. Do not separate varieties.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Require regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed. Deep soaking when needed. No other special treatment required.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, LIGHT FROST
Height 60CM
Width 1.0M

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