Warrigal Greens

(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

(Tetragonia tetragonoides)

A quick growing, leafy vegetable that is native to Australia and New Zealand and has a slightly bitter taste and bright yellow flowers.

Flavours/Food Partners

Spinach, bunching onions, Pak Choi, Wong Bok, Asparagus and other leafy greens that require a short cooking time. Flavour with fresh coriander, parsley and basil. Use with lightly cooked vegetables like mushrooms, snow peas or meats such as ham and bacon.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Warrigal Greens are a useful foliage plant for many dishes. The green leaves have a grassy and slightly bitter flavour that wanes if over cooked. Harvest leaves regularly all year round, cut rinse and steam or lightly blanch. Must be blanched or steamed for 15-20 secs to remove oxalates. Use young leaves as you would Rainbow Chard by steaming and serving with butter and lemon.

Landscaping/Planting

Low growing groundcover that will grow in almost any soil and tolerates all garden conditions (including level one salt spray) and light frost. Excellent for arid areas and prefers a full sun position with plenty of air movement. Can be grown in pots.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

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

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, LIGHT FROST
Height 30CM
Width 90CM

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