Chamomile Apple Lawn

(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

(Anthemis nobilus ‘Treneague Apple’)

An attractive non flowering perennial with fine foliage which makes a soft apple scented lawn – Chamomile comes from the Greek meaning ground apple. This cultivar comes from Higher Treneague Farm in UK.

Flavours/Food Partners

Partners with fragrant herbs for use in fresh pot-pourri. Health/Cooking/Medicinal: Leaves can be used in tea although the benefits are not as good as with the flowers of normal Chamomile.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in a part to full sun position with well drained but moist soil. Makes a delightful lawn that gives of a strong apple scent when walked on. Plant at about 20 plants per square metre for best results.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed will give optimum growing conditions. Regular watering is needed during dry periods.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 10CM
Width 25CM

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