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Pumpkin 15 Aug, Shaun (Australia - temperate climate): hi David I've had success with butternut from seed for the past two years. I start the seeds off in spring, after I'm sure that the temperature overnight won't drop too low. I start the seeds off in small covered trays, usually on a window ledge to catch the morning sun. I plant out the seedlings around the end of September.
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Pumpkin 15 Aug, David newdick (Australia - temperate climate): Thanks for your comment. Weather wise our nearest would be either Ringwood 3134, or Scoresby 3179. Thank you.
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Pumpkin 14 Aug, David (Australia - temperate climate): We live in Croydon Vic. Would like info re Butternut pumpkin from seed. Thank you.
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Pumpkin 20 Nov, phil (Australia - temperate climate): Hi DAVID I live in Wantirna. Last year i had a very sucessful crop of butternuts grown from seed. I did find that i needed to hand pollinate though to get the good results. Seed generally take 7 days to germinate. Dont overwater early Hope this helps Phil
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 14 Aug, Jim (Australia - temperate climate): G'day. I'm in Tassie and would like to know where I can buy some of this wonder plant called Yucon
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Apr, David Donald (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi Jim I am in Hobart and have some growing. I have happy to share some if you can let me know by email where you are.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 06 Jun, Trevor Clark (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi David I am in Lauderdale Tas and was wondering if you could pls direct me to a source of Yacon? Cheers trevor
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 12 Mar, Fiona Wilkinson (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi Jim, I'm in Fingal and was wondering if you still have any yacon? If so could you please let me know. Kind regards Fiona
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 30 May, Allison (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi David - i am just wondering if you have any spare yacon corms - i am happy to buy them. There are some on gumtree in Burnie but the seller said they would be very expensive to post to me in Hobart. No worries if none avaiable. Regards Allison
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 23 Jul, David Donald (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi Allison I am more than happy to give you some shoots to grow. email me on [email protected] and I will deliver you some. I live on one side of Hobart and work on the other side so getting some to you shouldn't be difficult.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 29 Aug, Christine (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hello David, I have sent you an email re- Yacon plants. I live on eastern shore but happy to travel. Can I also grab a couple of plants please . [email protected] is my email. Thank you
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 30 Apr, Saananda Saananda (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi David, I'm in Hobart area and would appreciate info on how to get hold of and grow yacon in this area. Than you
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 23 Jul, David Donald (Australia - arid climate): Hi. email me on [email protected] and I will organise to get you some yacon. I want to share it as widely as possible in Hobart just in case I somehow lose mine :)
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Aug, Christine (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hello, I would also like to grow Yacon ...... I live in Forcett, can you give me tips on growing this plant too. Do you have any plants?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 20 Nov, Karen (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, Daleys nursery will ship to Tassie and WA as I just bought some yacon and most companies will not ship to WA and Tassie. However it is pricey to ship because of the quarantine laws I think 2 tubers cost me around $80 to WA. the tubers themselves were only about $15
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 07 Nov, Michelle (Australia - temperate climate): Hello Jim - I am also In Tasmania and looking to source some Yacon. If you do happen to get some, would you mind passing on the info ? Much appreciated.
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Broccoli 14 Aug, Cass (Australia - sub-tropical climate): How long does it usually take for seeds to sprout. I have sowed seeds 4 weeks ago and still they haven't sprouted - getting concerned. Maybe it was too early?
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 13 Aug, Amayo Philliam (Australia - temperate climate): COMMON CLIMBING BEAN VARIETIES IN UGANDA
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Cauliflower 12 Aug, Eddie Noble (Australia - temperate climate): I am having problems with cauliflowers, they form a small head then they shoot away to become very spindly, what do you suggest the reason for this is.
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Peas 12 Aug, (Australia - temperate climate): Have been trying to grow peas without success, told about wire worms tried bread and potatoes in ground did not show any, please tell me what is wrong.
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Cauliflower 12 Aug, Lyn (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, I had cauli growing beautifully in my raised bed until recently when the tight heads started to grow unevenly ie no longer in a tight bunch and spreading out and up seperately. They get sun for most of the day. Also, when do you harvest? The stalks are still green and getting quite long and uneven in length. :-( Help please....
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Cauliflower 24 Aug, Cat (Australia - temperate climate): It may be getting too warm niw and it is starting to bolt Mayne pick itand use it now Cauliflowers need the cold to grow Plant seeds in summer and plant in May/June Check the gardnate for caulifliowers temp climate
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Carrot 12 Aug, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): on another reputable website it is suggested to plant root crops together, yet you suggest here not to plant carrots with parsnips or beetroot. Is there a specific reason for this? Response : We used information from various reputable sources but acknowledge that in gardening there are often different approaches.Liz
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 12 Aug, bob westport (Australia - cool/mountain climate): how long a life has an egg plant got or is it just an annual plant
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 01 Sep, indy (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Eggplant is a semi-tropical perennial that's best treated as an annual in temperate or cooler clmates . Unless you've been able to source reliable heritage varieties the best fruit is most likely going to only be had during the first season
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 11 Aug, robin doyle (Australia - cool/mountain climate): do you have to have two gooseberry plants to pollinate each other ? thanks
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 20 Aug, Danielle (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Robin, Cape Gooseberries are self-pollinating, so you only require one plant. If you have the room to grow two though, I'd recommend it as they're very tasty!
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Horseradish 11 Aug, Kevin (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Kate, I'm on Sunny Coast too. any luck with finding horseradish?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 10 Aug, Raupechen (Australia - temperate climate): What a lovely plant! Just wonder if anyone can spare a few (10 will be enough, love gardening but small yard) Cape Gooseberry seeds, I am happy to send over stamps or pick up from S E Melbourne area. Thanks.
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Rhubarb 10 Aug, Helen (Australia - temperate climate): Would anyone have any roots of rhubarb to spare please? Or let me know where I could find them in the Toowoomba area of Queensland. I have tried growing them from seedlings but with no success.
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