Garlic Australian

(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 sativum (Australian Grown))

An easily grown bulb with a strong flavour that is an essential herb for any kitchen. These plants are started from Australian grown bulbs.

Flavours/Food Partners

Chives, basil, oregano, ginger, coriander, chilli and rosemary. Enhances almost all food types. Especially good for prawns, pasta, lamb and chicken. Used in curries, stir-fries and most Asian dishes. Also useful for salad dressings, sauces and marinades.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

A versatile herb that enhances other herbs and is an essential part of many different cuisines. Freshly harvested garlic is a much milder flavour than the store-bought product. It can be added at any stage of cooking being very good for your health, with modern research showing a regular intake of garlic will reduce risk of cancer and heart disease. Also good for building resistance to colds and flu. Plaited strands of garlic knobs will repel vampires.

Landscaping/Planting

Garlic will grow in most good soils but needs regular moisture and part to full sun.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Harvest about 6 months after planting when the leaves start to turn brown. It needs regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed in spring and autumn to keep the plant healthy and growing well.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 120cM
Width 30cM

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