Golden Feverfew

(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

(Tanacetum parthenium ‘Aureum’)

A rounded shrub with golden foliage and white and yellow daisy flowers over most of the year that has long been used to aid the symptoms of migraine and fever.

Flavours/Food Partners

Feverfew is not a culinary plant but is an excellent insecticide and companion plant for the home and garden and a traditional home remedy plant.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Plant in selected spots around the veggie garden to attract beneficial insects. Also the foliage can be used as a deterrent in potpourri and mixed with lavender flowers and placed in sachets in cupboards and drawers. Feverfew tea has been used for many generations to give relief from migraines. Take a leaf, add a leaf or two of mint, and add boiling water. Let sit for a few minutes and drink. A couple of times a day is best. There are some side affects and it shouldn’t be taken during pregnancy.

Landscaping/Planting

Feverfew prefers an open position in well drained but reasonably moist soils. Foliage colour will vary with amount of sun.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed in Spring and autumn will keep the plants healthy and growing well.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 50CM
Width 40CM

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