Onion Red Odourless

(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

(Allium cepa)

A versatile and easy-to-grow onion with an attractive red skin and white flesh with red rings. They have a sweet taste without the pungent traditional onion odour.

Flavours/Food Partners

This pretty onion pairs well with most salad ingredients and can be eaten raw or cooked. Use with herbs such as chives, parsley, sage, thyme, fennel and basil are all complementary food partners. Excellent in stir-fries and seafood dishes.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Onions are a healthy vegetable with lots of good nutritional benefits. They are low in carbohydrates, sugars and fats. High in fibre, they are alsb o a good source of Vitamins C and B6. They are known to be high in antioxidants and have good anti-inflammatory properties. They are odourless but still good for the health.

Landscaping/Planting

Odourless Red Onions prefer an open sunny site. They require a moderately rich, fertile free draining slightly alkaline soil.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Harvest when the foliage browns off and falls over. Regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed while the plants grow will keep them healthy and producing well.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 60CM
Width 20CM

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