Lime Verbena

(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

(Aloysia triphylla ‘Lime’)

A semi deciduous large shrub with attractive white summer flowers and pungent lime scented foliage that makes the most delightful tea.

Flavours/Food Partners

Lime Verbena partners well with lemon verbena, basil, mint, parsley, ginger and works well with fish, pork and chicken. Blend with mints, scented geranium, fruit sages or lemon balm for healthy and refreshing herbal teas.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Lime Verbena leaves can be added to salads and to marinades and sauces for eggs, pork and fish. A strong cup of citrus flavored tea with a few leaves of Stevia and some fresh peppermint makes a refreshing and calming afternoon tea. Serve chilled for nice summer drink. Finally chop leaves and mix with fresh crushed garlic and melted butter then use as a herb butter for boiled potatoes.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in almost any spot in the garden and does well in poor dry soils and prefers full sun. Cut back hard in late summer if it is getting too large.

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 3M
Width 2M

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