Kang Kong Water Spinach

(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

(Ipomea aquatica)

This is a classic leafy Asian green that has an aquatic or semi-aquatic habit. It is a fast-growing vegetable and is perennial in tropical regions and treated as an annual in cooler climates.

Flavours/Food Partners

This versatile green partners well with all Asian flavours like laksa leaf, coriander, ginger, garlic and chilli. Use with other Asian greens.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Generally used in stir fries but can be steamed and eaten as any other leafy green. Healthy vegetable that is easy to cook and prepare but must be eaten fresh. All parts of the plant are edible.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in a sunny position with ample water.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Harvest young leaves regularly and use straight away. The more you harvest the better it produces. Fertilise with Seasol and Powerfeed regularly.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 2.5M
Width 2.0CM

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