Catnip Lemon

(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

(Nepeta cataria ‘Citriodora’)

A fragrant flowering shrub that gives cats a natural high and a buzz on the taste buds. You and your cat will love it.

Flavours/Food Partners

Plant and grow with other ‘Kool Kat’ herbs like other Cat Mint and Cat Grass.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Just like humans, cats have their recreational substances. Sniffing Catnip gives cats a pleasant mind altering experience. They get this by rolling in the plant and sniffing the strong aroma with a citrus overtone. Has been known to ease stomach complaints in humans when made in to a tea.

Landscaping/Planting

Catnip grows well in most garden positions but prefers a moist well drained soil. Plant where the pussy can easily get to roll around the foliage. Works well as a border plant or flowering tub plant.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Several applications of Seasol and PowerFeed in late spring is all that is need to keep the plants healthy and growing well. Cut back hard after the small white flowers drop off.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, LIGHT FROST
Height 75CM
Width 40CM

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