Cat Thyme

(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

(Teucrium marum)

An attractive silver-leaved plant with mauve-pink flowers and a pungent aroma.

Flavours/Food Partners

Plant and grow with other ‘Kool Kat’s herbs like Cat Mint and Cat Grass.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

This unusual plant has antiseptic and astringent properties that have been used by natural medicine practitioners for years. It is used as a topical preparation for cuts, sores and skin ailments. The dried leaves were also used to make stuffed cat toys which attract some but not all felines. Some actually dislike the smell.

Landscaping/Planting

Cat Thyme grows well in most garden positions but prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

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

Herb Attributes

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

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