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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 18 Mar, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
The dangers of growing a lot of vegies this time of the year is the weather. If you do, then you run the risk of the weather ruining or damaging your crop. 4-5-6 inches of rain in an hour or so can make a mess real quick. That is why I don't start planting until this month. A quick downpour maybe ok, but prolong wet weather could lead to disease, fungus and insects (grubs). Keep a close eye on them. It is your call when to pick.
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 17 Mar, Christine Hughes (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Is it best to grow parsley in pots in a cool climate ( Clutha) or is it okay to put it directly into the garden?
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 17 Mar, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Parsley should be alright in the ground. I have seen it growing through snow.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 17 Mar, GLORIA (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can i plant corn maize in pots?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 14 Apr, Brad (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You sure can I grew corn in pots last season, I used 500x390mm pots from bunnings (the biggest plastic pots they had) I had 9 pots in total in a cube with 3 corn plants in each one and they grew well, those pots are way to heavy for the wind to blow over. I have also used milk crates if you have any of them lying around just chop up your old compost bags and line the inside of the crates and fill, they're really easy to move around they're actually easier to move around then the big plastic pots haha.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 18 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Corn should be planted in blocks, that is 2-3 or more rows for pollination reasons. It is probably up to you - do you want say 20 x 30mm+ pots. When plants are 1.2-1.8m high they can blow over in the wind.
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Onion 16 Mar, David (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I just transplanted some onion seedlings into a garden bed and it is March. Will they develop normally despite being planted early?
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Onion 17 Mar, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
You should be ok. Good idea to check planting times before buying/planting seeds or seedlings. You also have to consider your local conditions.
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 14 Mar, elaine (Australia - temperate climate)
can i use chicken poo tea for my silverbeet thxs
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 15 Mar, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes - google
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Cucumber 14 Mar, Kylee Slocum (USA - Zone 4b climate)
I want to grow cucumbers from seed in a 24” container. Can you help me with when I should start them. I am in 4b zone.
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Cucumber 15 Mar, (USA - Zone 4b climate)
Check the calendar planting guide on the cucumber page.
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Cucumber 13 Mar, Peter Cyr (USA - Zone 8b climate)
I plan to plant them in a spot with a bag of composted chicken manure in Zone 8b. Any suggestions? Last year my cuke plants were glorious and were started from a packet of seeds. Unfortunately I did not get one cuke. Lots of flowers but I think they turned out to be all males.
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Cucumber 02 Oct, Tera in El Paso (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Same problem here this year; beautiful leaves, taking over the area on my balcony....but all male flowers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know with tomatoes you have to get the temperature to drop low enough to get them to fruit, maybe same with cucumbers?
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Cucumber 15 Mar, Anonymous (USA - Zone 4b climate)
Mix in well composted manure with some good friable soil - about 1 part manure to 3 parts soil. Too much manure and the soil will have too much nitrogen. The female flowers have little cucumbers behind the flower. You need bees to pollinate the flowers. Check between 7 and 11am to see if bees are active. You can hand pollinate, read how to do it.
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Rhubarb 13 Mar, Aaron Burnside (New Zealand - temperate climate)
We live in Christchurch. When is the best time of the year to split a rhubarb plant so I can give some to a friend
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Rhubarb 15 Mar, Anonymous (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Read the notes here, it tells you.
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Pumpkin 13 Mar, Martyn Beaver (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can I grow pumpkin all year round in Brisbane and if so can I grow Kent /jap and butternut ?
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Pumpkin 19 Mar, M (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Most crops have a preferred season or two to grow during. There are reasons for that. That is why this website recommends growing at certain times of the year.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 11 Mar, Hettie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
when do I start seedlings. I am new to gardening veggies but as a pensioner it keeps me busy. I am teaching my grandchildren both 8 years old to grow veggies. My 2 daughters are single parents.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 14 Mar, colleen (USA - Zone 10b climate)
If you mean when do you start zucchini seedlings, specifically, the chart says you should start them in September in your zone.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 12 Mar, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Work out your climate zone from the Blue Tab across the top of the page. Then go to the vegie you want to grow to find out when to plant the seeds. Use the monthly calendar for when to plant seeds or seedlings. With little seeds like cabbage it may be better to buy seedlings. Do some research on the internet about growing vegies -
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Endive 11 Mar, Ray Spinney (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can one buy seeds for Endives
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Potato 10 Mar, Heather Warren (USA - Zone 8b climate)
I live in Squamish, BC. (Zone 8b). When can I start putting potatoes in buckets? :) (Gardenate: Try here /www.gardenate.com/plant/Potato?zone=12 )
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 09 Mar, Sue (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Is it too late to plant my yakons now. How do I keep the plants alive if it is too late
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 26 Aug, Angela (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
No, it’s just the right time to plant the rhizomes or plants. I have some if you need them. I’ll have to find out how much postage. I live in the Bay of Islands.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Apr, GM (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Just doing some research myself, and I found this comment on the Koanga website - https://www.koanga.org.nz/yacon/
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Watermelon 09 Mar, Sonke (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Is it possible to plant or sow seeds in my region now in March ,Humid subtropical region..
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Watermelon 10 Mar, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Check the monthly planting guide here. Better to plant in the spring.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 09 Mar, Vasie Naicker (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
HI there, where can one purchase loofer seeds online?
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