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Garlic 22 Oct, Gert olivier (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): We would like to plant garlic. Area is Bela Bela and we would like to find out where to purchase the seed pods. Our soil is clay, will this work and when should we plant Thanks
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Beetroot (also Beets) 22 Oct, Amanda (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Can l plant beet (not seeds) that have grown roots?
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Beetroot (also Beets) 26 Feb, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): beetroot don't like transplanting , it is not advisable
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 21 Oct, pam stacker (Australia - temperate climate): do you need more than one choko plant I have 1 but did not get any flowers it has now started to shoot again is there anything special I should do thanks
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 29 Nov, Andrew (Australia - temperate climate): Chokos might not bear fruit the first year, it needs to be big enough to sustain producing fruit and it knows when it is right, it senses this two way I think, the first is it has healthy rhizomes to sustain it through the winter to grow again in spring, as, the foliage dies off in cool climates in autumn/winter. The second is an abundance of moisture and food. they will grow in fairly poor soil, if you need a planting one let me know and I see what I can do!
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 29 Oct, Genevieve (Australia - temperate climate): I have planting chokos now for 3 years and you would need to add an all round manure next to base and water well. I clip the plant if too many shoots appear, prefer to keep 2-3 to trail. Water regularly depending if its too hot and they don't seem to mind having wet feet.
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Strawberries (from seeds) 20 Oct, Adam Gordon-Strong (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi, I farm in Zambia and am looking for alternative crops to my current main crop which is Tobacco, does anyone have info on variety, fertilisation, cultural practices etc i would say in general we are hotter and wetter than SA here in Zambia. thanks
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Strawberry Plants 19 Oct, Cynthia (Australia - temperate climate): We have nice big strawberries, but they are a bit bland is there anything we can add to the soil or water in. Also something is taking big chunks out of some of them. could you please give us some advice as my little grandson loves the strawberries thank you
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 19 Oct, Maria (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Where can I buy Salsify seed in South Africa? I live in NW Province, Klerksdorp (City of Matlosana).
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Radish 19 Oct, Sheila Graham (Australia - temperate climate): I have raddish from seed, lots of them. And I have some from seedling. I used Seasol two weekly. The seedlings are ready to eat. I will leave the seeds for another two weeks or so.
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Chives (also Garden chives) 19 Oct, Peter Mackenzie (Australia - tropical climate): Mandee try an area that has full sun (at least 6 hours) and use a premium potting mix for vegies and herbs, a good soil improver mix, and a few handfulls of dolomite. Water gently and heavily early in the morning on tue.,thurs., and sat. & after afternoon tea time on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. And give it some fish emulsion, & seaweed mix on planting and once a fortnight . Try that.
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Rhubarb 18 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I bought Rhubarb plants from Bunnings about 3 months ago, very small and delicate, and they just don't progress. Each time it is windy, or we have a warm day, they seem to wilt and die off. They are in red soil, with horse manure mixed in, and the ph is about 8-9 I think(it's difficult to tell the colour of my PH test kit), sun from 7am till 2pm, and mulched with sugar cane mulch. So much for rhubarb being easy to grow :-( .Anyone got any suggestions?
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Rhubarb 29 Oct, Genevieve (Australia - temperate climate): I also bought a Rhubarb plant from Bunnings, but live in Sydney. The horticulturist there advised me to plant in a big pot about 45cm plus. I mixed coir, mushroom compost, sheep manure and soil and some complete manure, before transplanting. Water once a week with Seasol and water in between. I don't water everyday as have mulched with sugarcane, it gives the plant time to adjust or they become water dependent. Also leave the pot in part shade until the plant grows vigorous. Haven't had any problems so far, expect to leave the rhubarb plant in your pot for at least a couple of years. I use manure pellets to top up my plants every six months, it seems to keep them healthy. Hope this helps.
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Rhubarb 25 Oct, Nobby (Australia - temperate climate): We live in Toowoomba and I have 3 plants also very young. They get quite a lot of sun and it has been warm here recently,they are growing but very slowly and they did drop back a bit after planting them into a raised bed.I do water them 2-3 times a week ATM and they are doing OK. Not much help I know but just thought I would share.
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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 18 Oct, ali (Australia - temperate climate): do you only get one harvest from rocket plant? once it flowers and seeds? my rocket plants are now flowering and the green pods are forming. the leaves wont grow as big as before.... if i take the seed pods, when is the best time to replant??
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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 29 Oct, Genevieve (Australia - temperate climate): Unsure where you live, I live in Sydney and plant it in winter and if you keep picking, it lasts for a long time. Once the seed pods turn light green or yellow, you pull the plant up and dry it . Once very dry, you can harvest it for replanting. I've noticed that rockets tends to bolt quickly in the hot weather and that goes for coriander too.
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Potato 17 Oct, graham (Australia - temperate climate): i live in tasmania had a frost should i remove the dead parts from my potato plants all just leav them thanks
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Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 17 Oct, Elizabeth (Australia - temperate climate): I thought Comfrey was good as a fertiliser, not Borage. If it is that's great as I find it coming up everywhere! I keep bees and they love it. It grows nine months a year here. Flowers look lovely in ice blocks.
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Kohlrabi 16 Oct, Wendy (Australia - temperate climate): I planted Kohlrabi seedlings in about June, and now, with the warmer weather, they are all going to flower - and only long tough woody stems. Our garden is on deep sand, with added clay and organic matter.
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Kohlrabi 16 Nov, Carol (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi Wendy - the planting notes say they're ready to harvest in 7 - 10 weeks. That would mean that yours would have been ready in August September. Perhaps you could wait for the flowers to set seed and try again! They've got a long planting season
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 16 Oct, ken (Australia - temperate climate): Do capsicum need to be staked
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 26 Oct, (Australia - temperate climate): Yes, stake your your plants. They are akin to tomatoes and grow the same way outdoors. the plant can grow 2.0m high. You can use a liquid potash solution or liquid fish solution for best results.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 08 Dec, Chris (Australia - temperate climate): Do mini capsicums need to be staked? I bought some Bello Rosso seeds & have planted tonight.
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 16 Oct, Kevin Wilson (Australia - temperate climate): when do I start fertilising scarlet runners
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Lettuce 14 Oct, Kellie (Australia - temperate climate): I have planted some lettuces in a shady spot a couple of weeks ago, most have already gone soft and died, the others seem to be going the same way which is saddening! Any ideas?
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Lettuce 29 Oct, Genevieve (Australia - temperate climate): I live in Sydney and find that you got to keep the water up to them. Now find that growing mixed lettuces in a tray in semi-shade seems better as their roots aren't deep and they don't wilt. I use the deepest "kitty litter" tray and punch some holes in them and line them with old leaves before proceeding with my soil mix. Use weak solution of seasol once a week on them and and fresh water on other days.
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Rhubarb 14 Oct, Rachael (Australia - temperate climate): I put in new rhubarb plants in autumn this year and they are growing really well. When should i harvest them and can we eat them this year? TIA
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Rhubarb 07 Nov, Ros (Australia - temperate climate): Hi. I have a number of plants, from very young to quite established, and harvest stalks from the outside of the growing area any time they are big enough. Just pull away from the centre, leaving the central part where new leaves/stalks will form. If the plant is young, the stalks will be thin and won't get thicker if you leave them on the plant, where they will just soften and wilt. Hope this helps. Happy harvesting!
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 14 Oct, Jenny (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I too have planted daikon which have grown about a metre high and flowered but the radishes are only about 5 cm long and 1cm wide. Should I prune the leaves?
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Onion 14 Oct, Ralph (Australia - temperate climate): I put a whole red onion into my "garden" about 2mths ago. Now have 5 long stems with what look like flower buds and grass like foliage. Do I separate the stems and replant? Any advice greatly appreciated.
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