Broccoli Purple Sprouting

(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

(Brassica oleracea botrytis)

The stunning/attractive heirloom vegetable produces lots of small heads of deep-purple florets. It is an old English variety that can be cut and re-harvested.

Flavours/Food Partners

Broccoli partners with all other oat and leafy green vegetables, either steamed or stir-fried. Flavour is best when slightly undercooked but still soft. Serve with butter and crushed ginger.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Airy, open position with plenty of sun, and needs winter cold to set the heads. Likes spring watering in a location with very good drainage.

Landscaping/Planting

Airy, open position with plenty of sun; avoid heavier frosts. Likes spring watering in a location with very good drainage. Will bolt to seed in summer.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Requires regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed. Deep soaking in spring. When plants are young, keep dry. Harvest at 2-3 months.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE SENSITIVE
Height 60CM
Width 40CM

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