Chilli Jays Red

(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

(Brassica oleracea ‘Kalette Green’)

Kalette is the new name for a cross between Kale and Brussels Sprouts which was released to the market place in 2010 after a fifteen year breeding program.

Flavours/Food Partners

They have a sweet nutty flavour like kale with some of the complex tastes of Brussels to make a delightful salad vegetable. Their subtle flavours make them extremely versatile and will partner with almost all food types and cooking styles.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

For maximum health benefits do not over cook. They make a great side dish tossed in the wok with some garlic, Thai Basil and soy sauce. They are also excellent lightly steamed. Serve with your favourite vegetables and meat. Great as an accompaniment to grilled salmon and baked chats with a dusting of salt and fresh basil.

Landscaping/Planting

Prefers moist but well drained soil in a part to full sun position. Plant in late summer/early autumn for harvest in late autumn to mid winter. Pick florets after first cold snap when leaves drop.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Fertilise with Seasol and Powerfeed regularly during the growing season. Do not let dry out.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, LIGHT FROST
Height 40CM
Width 70CM

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