Oregano BBQ, Greek Oregano

(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

(Origanum vulgare hirtum)

An attractive small herb with pale pink flowers and soft green foliage that makes an attractive edging plant for the herb garden.

Flavours/Food Partners

Savory, rosemary, thyme, garlic and marjoram. Strong meats such as lamb and venison along with root vegetables and aubergines.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

All forms of Oregano have a strong flavour when fresh, dried or used in dressings and marinades. Meat dishes can be greatly improved by using a marinade of Renaissance BBQ herbs. Blend one or more of the following herbs, to taste; Greek oregano, BBQ thyme, rosemary and lemon verbena. Add to the marinade: 2 tblsp olive oil, 1 tblspn lemon juice, 1 clove crushed garlic. Soak meat in marinade for one hour or more then baste regularly whilst cooking.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in dry, well drained spots with full sun and good air movement. It needs little water and does not respond well to low light or heavy wet soils.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed in spring and autumn will keep the plant healthy and growing well.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 50CM
Width 55CM

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