Vietnamese Mint

(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

(Persicaria odoratum)

An easy to grow groundcover with a strong coriander flavour used in Laksa and other Asian dishes.

Flavours/Food Partners

Chives, basil mint, chilli, thyme, garlic, lemongrass and coconut. Enhances salad vegetables, soups, curry dishes and fish. Substitute for coriander in Malaysian and Thai cooking.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

An easy to use herb that enhances other herbs and when added late in the cooking will lift the other flavours in the dish. The leaves have a strong flavour that is loved by many and disliked by some so do not overuse. The younger leaves have the best flavour. Mix with garlic, ginger, chilli and a small amount of oil to produce a paste that is good for laksa, Tom Yum, curries and stir-fries.

Landscaping/Planting

This spreading herb needs a moist environment in part shade. Should be planted in large pots or beds where it won’t overtake other plants.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Pick young leaves as needed and give regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed to keep the plant healthy and producing well. Cut back hard in mid spring if too large.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 45CM
Width 1.2M

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