Midyim Berry

(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

(Austromyrtus dulcis)

An easy-to-grow native shrub with dainty flowers from late spring to mid-summer, followed by dotted cream-to-mauve berries. The foliage is small and lanceolate, starting a soft copper-bronze and aging to dark green.

Flavours/Food Partners

The pretty fruit is sweet and tangy and can be used in savoury dishes like salads and stir-fries or as a delicious native jam. They are also good for pies and similar baked goodies. They can also be eaten raw and make a perfect snack for school lunchboxes.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

A simple fruit that should be harvested when the berries start to soften and are easily removed from the stem. Harvest by placing cloth under the branch and gently shaking. The whole fruit can be eaten, including the skin and are another fruit that is very high in Vitamin C.

Landscaping/Planting

This spreading shrub can be grown in large pots or grown as a low informal hedge. Will grow in most soil types and tolerates light frosts and coastal conditions.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Fruit ripens in late summer and autumn. Give regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed to keep the plant healthy and producing well.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 1.0M
Width 1.2M

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