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Asparagus 13 May, WayneReal (Australia - tropical climate)
When are Fat Bastard Asparagus crowns available? What size and price please Postage to 4703 Thanks Wayne
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 09 May, (Australia - temperate climate)
What fertilizer is good for daikon Kohlrabi That are growing in greensmart self watering pots
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 10 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Just a general fertiliser not too high in Nitrogen. High N will produce a lot of leaf. A fert will plenty of P.
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Carrot 08 May, Pete (Australia - temperate climate)
My carrots are at about the half way mark. The colour of the carrots is light orange, What can I do to give them a deeper redish colour, or will it come naturally? Cheers Pete
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Carrot 09 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Q. What causes my carrots to be pale yellow instead of the typical orange color? A. Although there are varietal differences in root color, this problem could be caused by environmental conditions. Carrots maturing under warm temperatures or high moisture conditions lack good root color. These carrots also have poor flavor and texture. Plant carrots so they mature under relatively cool temperatures that average less than 80 degrees F. Avoid excessive soil moisture. From https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/vegetables/carrot.html - 6th question down.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 07 May, Mary (Australia - temperate climate)
First time I’ve planted Egg Plant. (Wicking bed) Enjoying the few fruits now. Do I pull the plant up or is it perennial? I’m guessing the cold winter will knock it. I would like to use the spot for winter veg unless it will grow through till next season.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 09 May, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It will produce again next year - maybe not so good as this year. Or plant some new ones next spring and put in some veggies for winter.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 05 May, Mati (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello. I need a few information regarding something I have no knowledge. I've been asked to write a report on Cape Gooseberries (golden berries) and regular Gooseberry plant, how they differ from each other, and whether or not they're compatible with each other; as in if these two plants can be grown side by side. Now as I have zero idea on gardening, I'm having to fully rely on the internet. I've found most of what I need to know. Except for if these two plants can be grown in close proximity in a garden. Can someone kindly provide me with a detailed answer to this?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 06 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Both gooseberries and ground cherries are very unique and distinctive fruits. Due to their different needs, they usually won’t be found together on the same plantation or state.(I don't know what the differences are but could be climate, temperatures etc). Taken from - https://foodiosity.com/gooseberries-vs-ground-cherries/
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Pumpkin 02 May, David James (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have had several pumpkin plants pop up from seeds. I don’t know where the seeds came from as I’ve never grown pumpkins in the past. Never the less the plants grew vigorously with lots of leaves and flowers. I noticed plenty of bees around so assumed pollination would occur, however no pumpkins ever appear. I guess an experienced gardener would know what’s happening. I’m a beginner so I would welcome some information. Thanks.
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Pumpkin 08 May, Pete (Australia - temperate climate)
If your vine is not producing pumpkins there may be a problem with pollination. Go to You Tube and search "how to hand pollinate pumpkins". They will give you a better description of the process than I can. Apparently its pretty easy. Cheers Pete
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Pumpkin 06 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You would have had to noticed if the bees went onto the pumpkin flowers or not. I recently had bees working on some flowers and not the zucchinis 2m away.
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 01 May, Bob Edwards (USA - Zone 6b climate)
What suggestions do you have for attempting to grown Taro in NJ zone 6b! Our outside planting range is from May 5 - October 9. Would it help to plant the Taro in containers like cold box or an equal? Is it possible to raise Taro under lights inside?
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It has no recommended planting times in the planting calendar. So you probably have no or very limited chance of growing it in your climate zone. It needs 6.5mths to grow, warm/hot humid weather and plenty of rain/water.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 30 Apr, Robyn ballantine (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
When we have a big supply, how do you cure? And keep them. ? I have found they just rot when we dig them up
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Don't water them for the last 2 weeks or so before digging them up - toughen them up a bit.. Put them out in the sun or shaded area for a week or two to get a tough skin. Then in a cool dry place. They should keep for few months.
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Asparagus 29 Apr, james gray (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted green and purple asparagus about 2 years ago in a raised bed, 2 hours south of Perth in Lowden.. All the plants fronds are massive now, maybe 500mm high, falling over and hanging out of the bed itself, still very green and very healthy. I am wondering when do I trim the fronds off back to ground level and then fertilise with chook manure, etc, and mulch again?
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Potato 27 Apr, Lynne Mortensen (Australia - temperate climate)
I have had some sprouting potatoes given to me. Can I plant them now? If not, will they keep to August?
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Potato 02 May, (Australia - temperate climate)
Yes plant them now.
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 26 Apr, Patsy (Australia - temperate climate)
Can you grow yams in WA I'm 2hrs south of Perth and if so where can I get them please thanks
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - tropical climate)
Plant in Oct Nov and try some internet seed selling companies - diggers eden seeds etc.
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Potato 25 Apr, Tania Santamaria (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, can you advise on a first early potato to plant. I can only seem to find mid or late varieties when I goggle. Thanks. I am moving to NSW Bega valley area in June.
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Potato 26 Apr, Anonymous (Australia - temperate climate)
Your planting guide is Aug to Oct so I don't really see the point in an early variety. Planting is about soil temperature and after the likelyhood of frosts.
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Potato 23 Apr, Dionne Dixon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have to say that potatoes also grow amazingly well with parsley. They seem to be great companions.
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Potato 08 Nov, Peter Chapman (Australia - temperate climate)
They also taste amazing with parsley garlic and butter.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 21 Apr, Julie Edwards (USA - Zone 5a climate)
When do I plant the slips sweet potatoes? In my zone. We have been having late frost as late as March the past couple of years
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 22 Apr, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
There is no planting guide for your climate zone in the USA. Your climate doesn't suit by the sound of it.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 21 Apr, Diana (Australia - temperate climate)
I grew a choko in Melbourne. The plant lived for 3. years. I planted the sprouted fruit on its side never fed it. Had massed and masses of chokos. It died down late winter and sprouted the following year. It grew 20 feet into trees. Was in a very sheltered shady position. Not a warm spot but no frost. I have friends who have grown massive chokos here in our cool temperate climate. It doesn’t like frosts. I can’t imagine a choko in any kind of pot
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Tomatillo 20 Apr, ishika (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
The content written in your post is very beautiful,
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 19 Apr, Marlene (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I have been given a couple of chokos and I'd like to grow a vine, maybe in my vegepod or else, in a large pot. I believe the fruit will shoot, when left for a while. I'm not even sure which end of the fruit the shoot will come from and do, I place the whole fruit into the well-nourished soil or just part of it. Thank you.
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