Description
(Lycopersicon esculentum ‘Red Cloud’)
A high-yielding, early variety. Excellent taste, deep red-coloured, medium-sized fruit with long harvest period.
Flavours/Food Partners:
Fresh tomatoes partner well with Latin herbs like garlic, oregano, marjoram, rosemary and thyme when cooked or when fresh they are enhanced by herbs like parsley, chives and celery leaf. They are pleasant when eaten whole on their own.
Health/Cooking/Medicinal:
Like all tomatoes, Red Cloud are high in the cancer fighting agent, Lycopene. This is enhanced by moderate cooking. They are high in Vitamins A, B1, B2 and C. These tomatoes are the size of a plum, so they can be used as a salad tomato or eaten as a snack; they are also good for full-flavoured sauces and chutneys. Put in a baking dish and cook for 10 minutes with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and serve as a tasty and colourful garnish.
Landscaping/Planting:
Plant in an airy, sunny position in well drained soil or very large pots. Does not require a 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. Harvest when fruit is in full colour.
Herb Attributes
| Position | FULL SUN, FROST SENSITIVE |
|---|---|
| Height | 1M |
| Width | 60CM |
