Ginger Myoga (Japanese)

(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

(Zingiber myoga)

There are many herbs in The Renaissance range. Some are essential to any good kitchen, others are a bit exotic and some are special plants for particular cuisines that make up our Premium Collection. This popular Japanese herb is a deciduous understory buds plant. The emerging shoots & flower buds are used in many dishes.

Flavours/Food Partners

Myoga buds are prized additions to tempura, stir fry and Miso soup. They have a delicate flavor and soft pink color. The young growing stems are also harvested in early spring but it is the young flower buds in mid summer that are the real aim. The buds can be grated as a garnish, pickled whole or sliced and added to miso soup.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Myoga ginger has a wide range of minerals and vitamins and is low in calories. It has plenty of Potassium and Vit K, with minimal sugars and calories.

Landscaping/Planting

Prefers moist but well drained soil in a semi shade posttion with morning sun. Foliage dies off in winter and new shoots come through in early spring wtth flower shoots in late spring. Harvest both just as the tips emerge. Pertorms best tt grown in 10cm of mulch.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Fertilise wtth Seasol and Powerteed in spring to autumn.

Warning

Plant parts other than young tips are toxic and should not be eaten.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 1.5M
Width 0.75M

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