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Celery 26 Dec, Jessica (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hello, beginner to gardening here! Why do some of the vegetables not have the "plant in garden" option? E.g. capsicum. Does this mean you can't plant them in the garden?
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Celery 28 Dec, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate): There are lots of reasons why some seeds do not have the "plant in garden option -- also know as sow outdoors". It could be that the plant has a really HIGH germination temp -- so by the time the soil and air temperature was reached and sustained, there would not be much time left in the growing season: examples of high germination temps: : Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) 80-90 °F (27-32 °C) , Eggplant or Aubergine (Solanum melongena) 75-90 °F (24-32 °C) and watermelon -- which in the low temps requires more days to germinate (temp needs to be sustained longer) than it does at high temps: Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) 70-95 °F (21-35 °C). It could also be that the plant has a high number of "days to harvest" -- that is the time it takes to grow from seedling to full grown -- so giving the plant a head start by sowing in doors in trays allows you to grow a plant that might not otherwise grow in your area . Maybe Leeks. or sweet potatoes. Also, sowing in trays makes better use of space -- for things like succession planting --- so if you are planning on harvesting a spring crop then using the space for a summer crop - you can start the summer crop indoors, giving it a jump start. So plants are also very susceptible to bug damage, wind damage, trampling, seedlings being eaten by birds etc. Also if the plant has a really low germination rate, sowing in trays is a good idea. So, WHY a particular seed does not have a sow outdoor option for your area will depend on the plant and the particulars of your area.
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Celery 26 Dec, Liz (Gardenate) (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Hi, Some plants, like capsicum, are rather delicate in the seedling stage. We suggest starting them in seed trays or pots, so that they can be in a sheltered spot until large enough to survive temperature changes. About 8 to 10 cm, or more. Then they can be planted out into the garden.
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Mint (also Garden mint) 23 Dec, Lin Ying Mak (Australia - temperate climate): All my mint (peppermint, mint) tend to get rust, is it unavoidable?
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Pumpkin 19 Dec, Jon (Australia - temperate climate): Re pollination ive also had success using a slim soft bristle artist paint brush to take pollen off the male flower and putting it into the female flowers, bees are also good lol but not always available or reliable
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Pumpkin 05 Jan, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Break off the male flower and use it to brush the female flower. Or a cotton bud works also.
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Celeriac 06 Dec, Sophie (Australia - temperate climate): How do I know when my Celeriac is ready to harvest. I am in Perth
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Celeriac 12 Dec, (Australia - temperate climate): Read the harvest notes here.
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Artichokes (Globe) 02 Dec, Jen (Australia - cool/mountain climate): A comment re Artichoke here in Tasmania... north of Hobart..... my Globe Artichoke shrubs>> have been growing successfully every year.... yes die down over winter but shoot again every year! and are producing a lot of Artichokes AND I let a few go to "flower" as they look stunning in a tall vase
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 01 Dec, Norman (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Can capsicum, eggplant, etc. be grown from seedlings transplanted into (large-ish) pots? Best soil? Will Potting mix be suitable? I am about 50 k NNW of Brisbane as the crow flies. Many thanks.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 06 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): The bigger the pot the better. Mix some compost or good rich soil into the potting mix. Water regularly and you probably have to fertilise each couple of weeks. Also stake them.
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Tomato 28 Nov, Miss Fortune (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Hi everyone, wondering if it is too late to sow tomatoes?
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Tomato 02 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): PLANT SEED OR SEEDLINGS. The information is here if you look for it.
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Tomato 02 Jan, John Doe (Australia - temperate climate): I really enjoyed reading your tips on growing tomatoes! I'll try them out in my garden.
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Dill 28 Nov, (Australia - tropical climate): I live in maroochydore near the sea. Where and when is the best time to plant. Gloria Munzone
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 24 Nov, Maree (Australia - tropical climate): Can you sprout sweet potato seedlings from shop bought sweet potatoes?
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 02 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Yes
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Potato 24 Nov, Maree (Australia - tropical climate): I live in tropical North Australia. I’ve planted some kiffler potatoes that I sprouted into some grow bags as an experiment to see if I could grow them here. The plants have taken off. When should I harvest them?
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Potato 02 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): The plant will start to die in about 4 months' time Pick them then. Read the notes here.
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Watermelon 11 Nov, Alison (Australia - temperate climate): About to plant some watermelon seedlings - do they tend to have one trailing growth or many? Should I cut any secondary growths off to help promote growth on a single length? This will also help decide where I plant them.
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Watermelon 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Just let the whole plant grow.
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Watermelon 07 Nov, Xander Mutch (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hey I just planted a watermelon seed in a pot, how often should I water it and should I leave the pot in the sun all day or where should I leave the pot for the seed to grow?
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Watermelon 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Depending on the size of the pot - daily and when plant is big maybe couple of times a day. I don't think you will produce much from growing in a pot. A watermelon plant covers an area of 4-6m diameter.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 07 Nov, Rowel (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Where can I buy a Choko near Gore Southland
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 30 Nov, Juliana (New Zealand - temperate climate): Facebook or Trademe in Spring. I have some plants if you want. (email removed for privacy reasons)
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Ask at a fruit and veg shop.
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Rhubarb 03 Nov, John Daly (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Where Can I buy Rhubarb to Plant in Brisbane Area Please let me know Thanks John 0437 821523
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Rhubarb 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Go to BUUINGS OR SOME NURSERIES AND ASK AROUND.
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Sunflower 31 Oct, Ellie (Australia - temperate climate): I have a question for a school project. We are growing a garden and I have chosen sunflowers. I have the seed and all but im not to sure about how bug the garden should be. I have a garden that is 4.5 meters long. Please get back to me by tomorrow as the assignment ends then. Thank you
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Sunflower 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You should have read the notes here - it tells you how far apart to plant and how far for rows a part.
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