Rosemary Tuscan Blue

(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 ‘Tuscan Blue’)

An upright shrub with deep green leaves and dark blue flowers, and the classic aromatic foliage.

Flavours/Food Partners

Lamb, pork, chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, baked breads, oregano, sage, thyme, 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. It helps with digestion and organ function, is high in antioxidants. It is also high in Vitamin E and is reputed to aid in relaxation and assist in prolonging a good memory. Use the stiff stems as a skewer for kebabs – meat, fish or fruit.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in any well drained to general soil in a sunny and airy position. Good for hedging, topiary and large pots.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Require regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed. Deep soaking when needed. Take a hard prune in mid autumn if too large.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 1.2M
Width 1.0M

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