Lime Balm

(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

(Melissa officinalis ‘Lime’)

A semi herbaceous perennial that dies off in a cold winter with attractive white summer flowers and pungent lime scented foliage.

Flavours/Food Partners

Lime Balm partners well with chives, basil, mint, parsley, ginger and works well with fish, pork ice cream and other deserts.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Lime Balm like many herbs is both good for cooking and for health. The leaves can be added to salads and makes marinades and sauces for eggs, pork and fish. It is an antibacterial and is said to relieve insect stings and bites. A strong cup of lime balm tea with a few leaves of Stevia and some fresh spearmint makes a refreshing and calming afternoon tea. Serve chilled for nice summer drink. Finally chop leaves and mix with chopped fresh chives and melted butter then use as a toss for fresh steamed chat potatoes.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in almost any spot in the garden and does well in poor dry soils. Spreads by rhizomes so will run away in good conditions. Cut back hard in autumn to keep in check.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Require regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed. Water during summer months when dry.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 40CM
Width 40CM

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