Tree Onion, Walking Onion

(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

(Allium x proliferum)

An attractive bulbing onion with small bulbils that form on top of slender green stems.

Flavours/Food Partners

Partners with basil, garlic, chives, coriander, lemon grass and most salad herbs. Adds flavour to most dishes from simple sandwiches to salads, soups and baked meat.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Use as you would normal onions and shallots. Bake or steam and serve whole or finely slice and use in salads and sandwiches. Great for pickling.

Landscaping/Planting

Tree Onions will grow in most garden beds provided there is a reasonable amount of sun. Respond well to summer watering and are tolerant of quite cold conditions. They will grow well in pots and are excellent for kids as they are easy to grow, harvest and use.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed will give good results. Harvest when stems dry out. Do not allow to reshoot as it will weaken the bulbs. After harvesting, dry the bulbs in a cool dry place and store in similar conditions for up to 12 months.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 50CM
Width 45CM

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