Thyme Variegated Lemon

(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

(Thymus x citriodorus ‘Variegatus’)

A sun loving, plant with attractive grey and cream, lemon scented foliage with pretty pink mauve flowers in summer.

Flavours/Food Partners

Tea herbs and other forms of thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic, parlsey and chives. Enhances strong flavored poultry and fish. Excellent in stuffings and with basil and garlic for lightly cooked green vegetables. Flowers and variegated foliage add a blend of citrus and thyme and make good garnishes for salads.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Thyme can be used at all stages of cooking. Early for strong flavour in soups, casseroles etc, late for stir fries and salads or as a garnish for any savory dish.. It is high in many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are all essential for optimum health.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in dry exposed spots with full sun and good air movement. It needs little water and will die in heavy, wet soils.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed in spring and autumn will keep the plant healthy and growing well. Give a hard prune in late summer.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, HEAVY FROST
Height 30CM
Width 40CM

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