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Parsnip 27 Apr, Tony Kelly (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Where can one get parsnip seeds???
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Tomato 22 Apr, Kanego (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
How to make tomato tree to be rich in fertilizer
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Cucumber 17 Apr, Terry Hoge (USA - Zone 6b climate)
I have struggled with Cucumber beetles for several years, what is the best method for controlling them?
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Kale (also Borecole) 17 Apr, Maria Villa (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Hello, can you say if Kale requires a lot of sun to grow or can it grow in shady areas of the garden? Thank you, María
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 17 Apr, Derek (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
get sets from livingseeds’s.co.za, in fact all heirloom seeds and garden supplies. they currently have two varieties in stock (Spanish and Perennial) and ship all over the country by courier or PostNet, and provide excellent service and advice. they are in Centurion in Gauteng, if you’re able to collect directly to save on shipping costs!
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Carrot 16 Apr, Lucille (Australia - temperate climate)
Can you sow carrot seedlings, or just carrot seeds?
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Potato 16 Apr, Cheryl Munroe (USA - Zone 8a climate)
How many potatoes to grow in 5 gallon buckets?
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Tomato 12 Apr, Marie (USA - Zone 10a climate)
What tomatoe variety is good for 100° weather?
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Tomato 21 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
I was just thinking about this tomato and thought of you - Indigo Rose. FTN - The history of the Indigo Rose cherry tomato is brief and elusive. In the 1960s, breeders from Bulgaria and the United States began the cross-cultivation of wild tomato strains from South America, specifically Chile and Galapagos, with cultivated varieties - eventually Meyers completed the work on this. I have grown this tomato (and all the others I mentioned) and this girl loves heat and sun .... when all my other tomatoes were drooping from heat and excessive sun these girls where reaching for the sun. A really beautiful tomato. - they where not my biggest producers ( but my area is a little cool for IR's) - the taste and beauty of these tomatoes was unsurpased. Additionally, they seemed to need less water than the other tomatoes. INFO on these tomatoes is scarce... but I would give them a try figuring they are not as tough as the Punta Banda....but certainly a hot/sunny tomato....and unlike the PB they will require some water.
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Tomato 21 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
I was just thinking about this tomato and thought of you - Indigo Rose. FTN - The history of the Indigo Rose cherry tomato is brief and elusive. In the 1960s, breeders from Bulgaria and the United States began the cross-cultivation of wild tomato strains from South America, specifically Chile and Galapagos, with cultivated varieties - eventually Meyers completed the work on this. I have grown this tomato (and all the others I mentioned) and this girl loves heat and sun .... when all my other tomatoes were drooping from heat and excessive sun these girls where reaching for the sun. A really beautiful tomato. - they where not my biggest producers ( but my area is a little cool for IR's) - the taste and beauty of these tomatoes was unsurpased. Additionally, they seemed to need less water than the other tomatoes. INFO on these tomatoes is scarce... but I would give them a try figuring they are not as tough as the Punta Banda....but certainly a hot/sunny tomato....and unlike the PB they will require some water.
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Tomato 13 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
You did not mention if you are dry heat, wet heat, or somewhere in between. There are lots of options --here are a few. Principe Borghese ideal Temperature: 75-95 F ---- Chadwick Cherry or Camp Joy Tomato (sets fruit in 115° F.) --- Cherokee Purple likes wet heat (doesn't handle dry heat well) ---The Punta Banda tomato loves dry heat, and requires less water then most tomatoes- it originates from the Punta Banda Peninsula in Baja California, Mexico ( growing wild there). It can manage on poor soils and is therefore recommened in extreme conditions.
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Dill 10 Apr, Amelia (New Zealand - temperate climate)
when to plant drill in timaru
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Artichokes (Globe) 06 Apr, Pam (USA - Zone 7a climate)
My artichoke seeds have sprouted but do I need to put them someplace cold prior to planting them outside in my garden?
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Asparagus 02 Apr, JC (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I received a dozen 2 yr Jersey crowns last week here in N TX, but my raised bed isn't ready for them yet. Should I plant them in the ground in the ground and transfer them in the fall? Or should I keep them in the refrigerator until the fall and plant them in the raised bed I will have by then prepared?
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 01 Apr, Enara Tapera (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I get tubers or even leaves for Jerusalem Artichoke. I need them for research purposes. I am in Midrand Guateng.
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Onion 31 Mar, sally davis (USA - Zone 5b climate)
Can I plant onion SETS outside now? Not seeds
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Cabbage 31 Mar, Mary Williams (USA - Zone 8b climate)
What is the last day to plant cabbage?
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Tomato 30 Mar, Karen (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I'm in East Central Florida zone 10a. I am brand new to container gardening. I've planted one determinate and 1 indeterminate tomatoes in 5 gallon buckets, food grade.. I used chicken manure in my soil mix of soil, cow manure mulch, pine mulch. The mix sat in the buckets for a month before I transplanted the Matos. I have bone and blood meal, Epsom salt and lime, how would you recommend I fertilize from now on? Thank you.
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Tomato 02 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
-- WOW -- I'm not sure HOW MUCH of each amendment (manure, bone meal, blood meal) you put in ... but it sounds like there is enough nutrition there for awhile. I am concerned about 2 things: 1. The initial acidity of the pine mulch. Tomatoes do like slightly acidic soil, but the initial acidity here could be too much. Pine mulch does however break down neutral and pine mulch offers several benefits for gardens, including weed suppression, moisture retention, and improved soil structure. 2. You need to ensure your 5 gallon buckets have a few large holes on the sides near the bottom - this is to prevent your roots from cooking. Even if your containers are in the shade (with the plant in the sun) those containers need aeration. I suggest at least 2 (and up to 6) 3" holes around the bottom sides of your container -- don't worry, after the initial soil spill, the soil will stay put even during watering. As far as continued fertilization, you could top dress with chicken manure -- that is add an inch or two to the top of the soil (top dressing) of chicken manure, and when you water this will go into the soil. Perhaps monthly, maybe more if the plants are growing fast.... I might however hold off for the first couple of months (this really depends on HOW much of each amendment you added -- for example, half a 5 gallon bucket of chicken manure, opposed to several handfuls) -- additionally, when the plants are really small... they don't intake that much nutrition , but as they grow -- they really use up the nutrition fast (think a 5 year old boy compared to a teenager)
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 29 Mar, Susanna (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I dug up my Jerusalem artichokes in March when the snow has melted and the soil is easy to work with, usually above 6 degree C. I leave one root, about 1 inch in diameter, behind for growing in the current year. It grows tall. I always gives about 3 to 4 pounds of chokes. You can harvest it in the fall, but I always wait till next year in March because it taste better. I have been doing this for many years and following my dad's practise who has done it a long time.
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Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) 28 Mar, Phillip (Australia - temperate climate)
When to plant cow pea in southern darling Downs region Queensland Tara
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Lettuce 28 Mar, Amercy Shields (USA - Zone 7b climate)
What variety of lettuce can I plant in zone 7b?
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Asparagus 25 Mar, Jody (USA - Zone 10a climate)
My wife is thinking about growing it also, she has purchased a 3 pack of root clusters. We are planting them in a large raised bed garden and going to have success. This garden receives 30 minutes of dip irrigation 2 times per week and is in full, and sometimes brutal sun. We are on the Pinellas Peninsula in Florida. After reading this artical it sounds like you have a real good headstart,, with several options to experiment with. Keep posting
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Pumpkin 23 Mar, Debbie (USA - Zone 7a climate)
I started pumpkin seeds and they are tall can I wait till may to plant them? Will they live if I wait till may to plant them?
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Asparagus 21 Mar, Ed (USA - Zone 10a climate)
5 year-old asparagus bed. Never picked or cut back. Plants vigorous and very overcrowded. How to thin roots to promote lead pencil-size spears? Appreciate any tips.
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Artichokes (Globe) 18 Mar, Elizabeth (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I have some hardy Globe seedling that I am about to transfer to my garden. I live in zone 10 in West Hills, CA. Is it ok to plant them now? Thanks
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 16 Mar, Jason Melville (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi my silverbeet grow this wonderful great big leaf but then they get really floppy and just lay down on the ground the new leaves are firm and good but they to just turn soft at full size and flop
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Broccoli 15 Mar, Michelle (USA - Zone 6b climate)
Can I grow broccoli next to cauliflower?
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 13 Mar, Zayra Marie Bactad (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I’m in zone 10 It tried to plant OKRA as seed starter ..put ininside at night and out in a day..a lot of them died..they will germinate,liive a little..BUT will not thrive and have big leaves..they look stunted..I think based on the dates, FEBRUARY AND MARCH are still cold for them..
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 11 Mar, Chris (USA - Zone 7b climate)
Planting / soil temp date? Varieties ( grew up in nw iowa with whatever pioneer seed offered.)?
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