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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 06 Sep, Victor Green (Australia - arid climate): What is the best PH for beans also best fertiliser thank you
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 27 Nov, Elizabeth (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Around neutral, beans are a fertilizer crop so if your soil has a good amount of organic matter not much fertilizer is needed. Worm Tea or Castings or Seasol as water-ons or compost. Beans naturally up the amount of nitrogen in the soil. In rotation I put compost on a patch, grow leafy green (lettuce, spinach...) then fruiting (tomato, squash, corn... ) root (potato, onion, sweet potato, radish...) then beans or peas. A bit of compost will go on in-between as well as Seasol.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 05 Sep, ros (australia temperate climate) (Australia - temperate climate): My Capcicums never grow to full size before they rot and fall off why ?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 15 Sep, ej (Australia - temperate climate): Could be a number of reasons ... A common ailment with capsicum is blossom-end rot. This condition just effects the fruit and not the plant blossom or flower. The condition gets its name because the symptoms appear at the ‘blossom end’ of the fruit. The first sign of blossom-end rot is that the end of the fruit becomes off-whitish to brown in colour and takes on a ‘sunken in’ appearance. As the fruit matures, these symptoms become more pronounced and the colour of the rot becomes dark brown to almost black. Blossom-end rot is caused by insufficient calcium supply. However, the most common cause is from irregular watering during the critical growing period of the young fruit. Even when calcium levels in the soil are sufficient, a plant receiving insufficient or irregular water will have difficulty absorbing and delivering calcium to the fruit. To control blossom-end rot. Boost the soil with calcium by adding lime, dolomite, gypsum or composted animal manures before planting the seedlings. Water regularly. Most capsicum crops continue to flower and bear fruit for prolonged periods of time, so ensure the soil around their roots is kept moist. Avoid fertilisers with a high nitrogen content. Nitrogen fertilisers will promote leaf growth at the expense of fruit, allocating calcium to the leaves instead of to the fruit.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 04 Sep, Larsy (Australia - temperate climate): My broad beans appear to have rust spots appearing on the leaves. I want to save seed from these plants. Will the rust affect the next generation if the seed is saved?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 04 Sep, Kay White (Australia - tropical climate): Bunnings sell cape gooseberry plants in Queensland
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 04 Sep, Lee Patterson (Australia - temperate climate): I did ask a couple of times about my Broad Beans. They are now fruiting but I pulled all the Brussel Sprout plants as they did no good.
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 03 Sep, Ben:] (Australia - temperate climate): How do you successfully grow a big and healthy silverbeet , and if anybody has resipe for a fertiliser or something that will help this process please help:D
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 09 Sep, JIM (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I HAVE PUT A PILE OF SHEEP MANURE NEXT TO MY SILVERBEET FOR STORAGE&IT HAS MADE THE BEET GROW HUGE& IT IS THE DARKEST GREEN I NAVE EVER SEEN
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 08 Sep, Keith (Australia - temperate climate): Silverbeet normally grows good by its self use some seasol keep moist but not wet I have some in the garden from months ago they got very burnt with the hot weather so I gave up on them and know they have grown back and even better Good luck
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 03 Sep, Margaret Quantick (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have looked for the seeds but can not find where to buy them in my area, have them posted to me.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 23 Sep, Linda (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Eden seeds sell luffa seeds.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 03 Sep, Kaye (Australia - tropical climate): I have very vigourous looking plants with a few pods but nothing in them. What am I doing wrong? Ihave a friend nearby who gets heaps or fruit so it,s not my zone.
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Broccoli 02 Sep, Karan (Australia - temperate climate): I live in the Perth hills and have started a container garden my broccoli has come on heaps, very healthy looking leaves (I used home compost and potting soil mix) the heads are growing but they are not big heads! How can i grow heads that are as big as what you see in the shops? Im sure I can see tiny florets turning into flowers, does that mean they are going to seed? Shall i fertilise more or eat them now as small as they are or wait until they get larger ? Thanks folks!
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Broccoli 10 Jan, Monty (Australia - temperate climate): From what I understand, once you allow the brocolli to flower it will not produce any florets. There are different varieties of brocolli that grow best at different times of the year, so check to see that you have the right type in your garden. Brocolli need a fair amount of water and it's a good idea to fertilise once a month to keep them healthy and producing florets. I've also had problems with my brocolli bolting, so I've been reading up on solutions. It seems that it all boils down to choosing the right varieties for the time of year and making sure the soil is not too heavy.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 02 Sep, Madeleine (Australia - sub-tropical climate): My capsicums have only grown about 10 cm in about 8 or 9 weeks. all other plants in same bed doing well. can anyone help?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 15 Sep, ej (Australia - temperate climate): That last cold snap may be the cause. Plants retarded by cool weather tend to harden and seldom regain the vigorous growth necessary for high yields. Then again, you may be over fertilising them. Capsicum do not respond well to nitrogen (which most fertilisers have a lot of)...The only nitrogen capsicum need is obtained from a good compost added when planting. Do not continue fertilising (feeding) these plants. When you see first signs of blooms fertilise with a high phosphrous fertiliser, but one with very little nitrogen. The most common mistake made is planting capsicums in the same bed as leaf crops like silver beet, Asian greens, lettuce, broccoli, peas/beans, all of whuich need high nitrogen.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 15 Sep, ej (Australia - temperate climate): That last cold snap may be the cause. Plants retarded by cool weather tend to harden and seldom regain the vigorous growth necessary for high yields.
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Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) 02 Sep, Terry Moloney (Australia - temperate climate): Mine have all gone to seed. Is it possible to eat the leaves although the cabbage has not formed, all I have is a tall stalk with large leaves?
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 01 Sep, Matt (Australia - temperate climate): I love coriander, I have been told that it has phytochemicals that reduce the feelings of guilt in people. Can anyone tell me if this is at all true?
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 04 Sep, Maurice (Australia - tropical climate): It is true, coriander is high in many vitamins and minerals, folic acid, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and is one of the highest natural sources of S-adenosyl-L-methionine. Because coriander is generally not cooked for long these chemicals are not degraded as they often are in other foods. Each of these on their own have been proven to reduce the feelings of guilt, but when combined like this they appear to have a far greater impact.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 31 Aug, Carolyn Sydney- temperate (Australia - temperate climate): I have had beetroot in the ground for 2 months or more not growing much I would like also to know what to use for an organic fertiliser, I have compost, worm castings and chicken manure.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 15 Sep, ej (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Strewth ... Where to start? What variety are they? Are they at least 10 > 15 cm apart? PH needs to be 6.5 > 7.5. They are a root crop, so low levels of nitrogen is a must. Phosphorus & potassium levels need to be adequate. Organic fertiliser would include rock dust, well rotted compost, green manure (lucerne) or rotted cow/sheep/horse manure. Use worm castings with caution but don't use chook poo due to nitrogen levels unless you are looking to crop beet leaves for salads, not the roots. All this soil work should have been done before planting. Soil needs to be damp, not wet. Best watered early morning (sunrise) & allowed to dry somewhat between waterings. Good luck.
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Brussels sprouts 31 Aug, Carolyn Phillips (Australia - temperate climate): THIS website is really great. I have possibly planted my brassicas too late as it is now 1 September and they have done nothing but keep making leaves and getting taller. most cabbages have been ok though. I am in Sydney south west suburbs so temperate climate but it has been a very mild warm winter, only 2 mild frosts They have not gone to seed yet but brussels have not made buds, caulies and broccoli just leaves and more leaves and growing taller about 20-30 inches. What could it be?
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Brussels sprouts 01 Sep, Dorothy (Australia - temperate climate): I'm Mid North Coast and we've had such mild winter too. My Brussells Sprouts have started to pop out but don't think they're going to do much good either. Think maybe next year the seeds could be put in the fridge for a while before planting? That works for some winter seeds.
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Brussels sprouts 04 Sep, kevin (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Dorothy,my brussells were popping out so i left them so they would grow as big as shop bought ones.But within 2 weeks they all opened up like flowers,I dont know what I've done wrong.I have now discarded them and put in corn cucumbers and beans.I can only hope these will take off.I'm in Perth
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Brussels sprouts 03 Sep, Mark Walters (Australia - temperate climate): I'm in Melbourne, planted my sprouts in January and they got to about 2cm max. We had a very warm winter so I'm now wondering if the chance to grow sprouts again is shot. I hope not as I love them in a bubble and squeak or just steamed, probably my favorite vegetable.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 31 Aug, karen (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hello, I'm also interested in growing beets in PH, i don't know anyone who grows beets where i live, im in central luzon and it can get very very hot. There are beets possibly in baguio, tagaytay or anywhere colder...(?) Anyway, I'm planning to grow them in a container, on the east wall of our house, so they won't get the harsh afternoon sun and so i can move them indoors when there's a typhoon..please let me know if you are successful, thanks!
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Potato 31 Aug, Sheryl (Australia - temperate climate): I am growing potatoes in straw and mulch in a raised garden bed - after I harvest the potatoes what can I grow in the leftover straw/mulch?
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Potato 17 Sep, Catherine (Australia - temperate climate): You can grow anything - except tomatoes, capsicum, eggplant which are all in the same family as potatoes (and apparently I read no strawberries as well - root rot). Just turn over some compost or manure in it. About now you might want to get your summer crops going. You can grow lettuce, silverbeet, beetroot, radish, spring onions, beans, sorrel, cabbage, kale, corn etc. :) Gardenate has a list of what to plant for your region. Make sure you mulch! Good luck!
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