Native Violet

(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

(Viola hederacea)

A popular and easy to grow Australian ground cover with colorful and edible flowers.

Flavours/Food Partners

Best used as garnishes for cheese platters, appetizers or as a colorful addition to garden salads. Can be tossed in with a pasta dish as it is served.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

An easy to use herb that gives a splash of purple and white to serving plates, salads and pasta dishes. Do not cook as the flower will loose color and shape. Place flowers with mixed herbs in a bottle with olive oil to make a nice drizzle for bread and salads.

Landscaping/Planting

This is a dense ground cover that will suppress weeds, can be used as a flowering lawn for light foot traffic or in pots. Will grow in most conditions but prefers a moist soil with dappled shade.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Pick flowers as needed and give regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed to keep the plant healthy and producing well. Trim as needed if the plant spreads too much.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 20CM
Width 1.0M

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