Rosemary Prostrate

(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

(Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostrate’)

Ground hugging form with masses of blue flowers from early winter to mid spring.

Flavours/Food Partners

Lamb, pork, chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, baked breads, oregano, sage, thyme and garlic.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Rosemary is a great traditional herb that can be used in a myriad of foods and cooking styles. It is also a really good plant for aiding your health and helps with digestion and organ function, is high in antioxidants and is also high in vitamin E. It is reputed to aid in relaxation and assist in prolonging a good memory. Steep with Sage leaves and then add Dill and Caraway seeds for a spicy type of tea that will help with general health.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in any well drained to general soil in a sunny and airy position. Good for terrace gardens and hanging baskets.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Requires regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed. Give a deep soaking when needed, and a hard prune in mid autumn if too large.

Herb Attributes

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

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