Pet Grass

(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

(Dactylis glomerata)

An easy to grow grass that will aid your pets’ health and nutrition. Flavours/Food Partners: Plant and grow with other cat herbs like Cat Mint and Catnip or with general non-culinary herbs.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Just like humans, your pets need some nutritional supplements. Pet Grass will assist in the provision of essential vitamins and minerals. It is especially good for dogs and cats although many birds also like it. For house bound animals it will help balance their diet.

Landscaping/Planting

Pet Grass grows well in most garden positions but prefers a moist, well drained soil. Can also be grown indoors in pots on the window sill and in trays on the balcony. It needs good light and a well drained potting mix.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed will keep the plants healthy and growing well.

Herb Attributes

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

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