Wheat Grass

(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

(Triticale vulgare)

An easy to grow herb that has become a popular health drink across the world.

Flavours/Food Partners

Mint, lemon herbs, stevia or any other flavoured herbs, for a range of interesting flavours.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

An easy to use herb that is used to make a health drink. It is popular across the world and is available at special outlets in shopping centres. It is reputed to be beneficial for many modern ails. This has yet to be proven but it is full of goodies like vitamins A, C, E & K, Potassium, a range of proteins and Selenium.

Landscaping/Planting

This quick growing herb is best grown in a light indoor position. It likes moist media and plenty of light. Cut just above the joint between first and second leaf, a second cut is possible after more growth. A third cut may be possible but will be lower in nutritional value.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Water regularly. An initial application of Seasol and Powerfeed and another after first cut will give quick and strong growth.

Herb Attributes

Position PART TO FULL SUN, LIGHT FROST
Height 90CM
Width 10CM

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