Cardamom Leaf, Dwarf Cardamom

(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

(Alpinia nutans)

A tough large herb with a strong spicy aroma and large green attractive foliage.

Flavours/Food Partners

Ginger, garlic, galangal, chilli and lime. Most root vegetables, curried meat and seafood.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

A very aromatic indoor plant that gives the room a sweet spicy aroma. The leaves can be used as you would bay leaves, cloves etc. Coarsely chop (30mmx30mm) them and add to stirfrys, Asian curries and soups. Remove prior to serving – leave in cooking as long as needed to get the level of flavour you are happy with. Add to tea to give a spicy chai like flavour. Excellent as a pot pourri.

Landscaping/Planting

This large shrub will grow in most soil types and prefers part to dappled sun. It is hardy to most indoor conditions and gives a tropical feel to light rooms and patios or warm sheltered gardens.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Trim off old leaves and stems as needed. Give regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed to keep the plant healthy and producing well.

Herb Attributes

Position PART SUN, FROST SENSITIVE
Height 1.0M
Width 1.0M

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