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Potato 30 Aug, Avril (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I got mine from Livingseeds online store
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 14 Aug, Chrostopher White (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi I am wanting to plant out my Rosella seedlings in a few weeks and need to know the ph of the soil. The plants in the garden are growing well so have a good level of fertility. This day the ph was 7 being neutral, thanks.
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Sage (also Common Sage) 13 Aug, Meg (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I live in temperate climate but we have had quite a chilly winter and spring with some frosts, so I chose cool/mountain to reflect local conditions at the moment. I live in the hills outside Melbourne. My white sage looks sick - nothing like when I first bought it - with its top leaves and stem drooping and some pale brown patches appearing on the leaves. It's still in its pot - was advised best not to plant out until warmer weather. I've kept it in a sheltered position and well-drained but its looking sicker by the day. I would be very grateful for some advice, thankyou.
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Sage (also Common Sage) 24 Jun, Janine A Young (Australia - temperate climate)
It sounds like it may be over-watered to me. Sage prefers to dry out between deep waterings. In Winter a weekly water would be the most frequent I would attempt; but a better indication of when to water is when a fingertip inserted into the soil finds it dry to the depth of 1inch.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 12 Aug, Steve (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello All, I live on the Gold Coast, and I had planted eggplants last later in the summer last season. They did not have enough time to fruit before they lost the appropriate amount of light in late autumn. They have continued to grow over winter, under low light conditions, and are rather substantial in size now. Will these plants be OK for this season? Is there something in particular I should do to help prepare them for this season? Or should I rip them out and start fresh? any and all advice is welcome and appreciated ! Thanks for your time.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 27 Aug, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)
Although grown as annuals in cool climates, the closely related plants tomato, pepper and eggplant will survive mild winters and fruit again in the spring. I would give your eggplant a good feed in spring, prune it back if too wild and it should deliver good early fruit.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 12 Aug, Karnry (Australia - temperate climate)
I am living in henley beach SA & wondering if anyone localyl has grown kumara with success? If so what is your success recipe Thanks Karney
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Garlic 12 Aug, Steve (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi RayShort answer - nope. Though there is a school of thought that phases of the moon does impact planting... plant anything that crops above ground during or just before full moon, the opposite for root crops. Think of the influence the moon has on the oceans (tides) and you're on the right track. Personally it's a little too far for me ( in every sense).
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Beetroot (also Beets) 11 Aug, Margaret (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
We planted our beetroot around May. They look healthy and have abundant leaf growth. However I pulled one 3 weeks ago to see how they were coming along and there was not a vestage of a beetroot visible!!! I replanted the beetroot and it has recovered from my invasion. I have grown beetroot once and it did not take as long as this to produce the beets. The garden enjoys full sun, was well prepared prior to planting (months of preparation), and are well watered. Should we just hang in there? Cheers, Margaret
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Beetroot (also Beets) 27 Aug, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)
Sounds like the bed is too rich and the beetroot have put all their energy into growing foliage. I suggest that you eat the beetroot leaves in soups, with fetta in a pie etc and plant a crop that likes good rich soil such as corn, pumpkin, zucchini, lettuce or cabbage. Best to plant root veg and onion-family following corn, etc
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 11 Aug, Andy (Australia - temperate climate)
After years of growing coriander I've settled on two scenerios for success. Firstly when growing the traditional coriander variety, only grow from seed where you want to grow it, as root disturbance during transplant can cause it to bolt, only try growing in the cooler months if you get summer days over 30deg. Also when you go to harvest, harvest the whole plant roots and all and use them in your cooking, harvesting the leaves only will again cause the plant to bolt to seed. The other scenario, and a better option for hot, humid climates or for year round harvest, is to plant 'Saw tooth' or 'perennial' coriander, this stuff is almost bulletproof and will grow from cool climates right up into the humid tropics
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 18 Sep, Donna (Australia - tropical climate)
Thanks for the tips, have always had trouble growing coriander, will definitely try growing from seed and see how I go, thanks again
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 11 Aug, Kylie Minchin (Australia - temperate climate)
I have found that no nursery over East can ship Yacon to western Australia due to quarantine laws, is there anyone out there that can help me to buy Yacon to grow in W.A?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 12 Dec, Julia (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Kylie, I just saw them for sale in Waldecks in Myaree. Hope it helps.
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Rhubarb 11 Aug, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go for trays. I have never heard of rhubarb by seed always corm. In trays at least you can keep an eye on it and know what is happening throwing seed into the soil sometimes is taking too much of a chance with birds, mice, rotting etc..especially with odd things like this.
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Potato 10 Aug, Charlien (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi there,I have heard that one needs to pinch off the flowers in order for it too grow... How big does the shoot need to be before adding more sole and mush to the potatoes..... Kind Regards Charlien
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Strawberry Plants 10 Aug, Langa Twaise (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am interested in growing strawberries in the EC, former Transkei. Is this a good place to grow this kind of crop, what should I look out for?
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 09 Aug, Heather (Australia - temperate climate)
I have just purchased a white and black root of this plant at my vegie shop in Chirnside Park. I am going to plant both as they have nodes on top which will be leaves! I live in Launching Place, which is near Warburton in Vic. But not as cold! On hill, otherside of Yarra River. Any advice for growing here? I have grown horseradish from this shop, just cut top off and plant! Hopefully, it will work with these too!
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 21 Oct, Tina (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Heather, I am in Gembrook. I planted Salsify from seed and it looks great. This is the first time I have grown it, so haven't had a harvest. If it grows here, it will grow in Launching Place. -Tina
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Artichokes (Globe) 12 Aug, Steve (Australia - temperate climate)
Try artichokes. I just dug a hole and throw in a bucket of compost then plant at about 4-6 inches and leave alone. I put them in along a south facing fence about 6 feet apart. They do need tying in later in summer so I just use the fence for this.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 09 Aug, Donna Jo Mcnnes (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My choko died down as usual and is now growing vigorously & has runners 12 - 15 feet long already. Should I cut these back to the base & let it start again in spring of just let it grow? I live in the Northern Rivers, Kyogle, NSW, & have had no frosts reach it so far & doubt if the frost will hit it now. I know if it gets frosted to cut it right down & cover it with mulch, but as it hasn't been frosted, I don't know what to do. I do notice lots of tiny snails on the higher leaves....I put snail bait around the bottom, but what can you do about the high ones that can't be reached to pick off? Any help will be appreciated. Thank you, Donna
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 09 Aug, Courtney (Australia - temperate climate)
Just Organics in Sydney has quality tubers you can grow from.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 09 Aug, Kylie Minchin (Australia - temperate climate)
Can anyone help me to buy Yacon plants to grow at home in Western Australia. I am happy to buy cuttings or tubers or plants. I have posted wanted ads on gumtree also. No luck. No nursery I have called can help me. Does anyone in WA have any for sale ?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Nov, Peter Lennon (Australia - temperate climate)
Apparently you can buy them from Waldecks nursery's.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 24 Oct, Tom (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Kylie, I came across some plants at Waldecks in Stirling today. They are selling for $50 each, but I figure I should be able to propagate them next year.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 16 Aug, Natalia Carbone (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello, Kylie! Find me on Facebook: Natalia Carbone / Goondiwindi. I ordered some yacon rhizomes for myself this year. I might be able to help you out. Send me a message on FB.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 21 Sep, Kylie Minchin. (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Natalia. My name is Kylie Minchin. You posted me a msg in regards to Yacon. I can't get my hands on any here in Western Australia. The nurseries over East have it but won't ship to me in WA because of quarantine. Do you have any suggestions as to how I could get some. I did msg you through FB last week. Not sure if you received it Kind regards Kylie
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 30 Aug, Kylie minchin (Australia - arid climate)
Thank you for your reply Natalia in regards to Yacon. I'm overseas at present. Back in WA on 8th September. I will contact you on FB When I return. Kind regards Kylie Minchin
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Artichokes (Globe) 07 Aug, Atef (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi guys , I really have the seeds of artichokes and want to grow them but I've read many articles that confusing me about the temp , time ,,,,,, Would you please explain easily how to grow them at home garden . Thank you
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Artichokes (Globe) 07 Aug, Meg (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Just got my first artichoke a small seedling l have it in a pot with potting mixture slight yellow on two leaves though when l transplanted it from the tiny punnet l fertilised with seasol. My question want to grow it in a very large pot and if that is possible what soil is best and do they need watering regulary such as keep the soil moist or let it dry out slightly between watering.
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