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Potato 15 Apr, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Potatoes can normally be raided about a month after flowering. These are 'new' potatoes. Remove them carefully and replace the soil and the rest will mature as 'old' potatoes when the tops die off.
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Potato 14 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Feel around in the soil to see if you have any potatoes.
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Pumpkin 12 Apr, Renee (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi is it too late to be planting pumpkins. Live on the darling downs in Qld
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Pumpkin 15 Apr, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Pumpkins need to be planted as soon as possible after the last frost as they need a long growing time. Probably best not to plant after the end of the year. (Welcome back John)
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Garlic 12 Apr, geoffrey Neely (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi,my wife and i are first time growers of Russian garlic,my question is.we planted our garlic 2 weeks ago to the day so far only one seed has germinated.We soaked our garlic in seasol overnight prior to planting n a garden soil bought from local landscape supplier and mixed with natural occurring soil on our property.We watered the garlic in after planting and put a thin cover of sugarcane mulch over them, that first week only watered one more time the second week had 3-4 days of rain.Do you think there is a problem as only one shoot has penetrated the soil out of 630 planted,am i worrying about nothing will the rest of the cloves germinate in days or weeks to come should i keep watering should i not.thank you
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Garlic 29 Apr, Kys (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I've planted around 30 cloves of garlic, soaked them overnight too, I had some pop up in just over a week and some took 3-4weeks. This is my first time growing it too and my only advice would be to make sure the dirt is loose and maybe remove the sugarcane till they pop through I didn't bother with using sugar cane for mine
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Garlic 25 Apr, Robyn B (Australia - tropical climate)
Geoffrey, I’m a first time grower as well and had a problem with my Russians not sprouting (similar amount of time as you - I did the seasol as well). I’m transplanting them today as I found they didn’t have enough sun and the soil was very heavy and sandy. I had watched a YouTube clip that said they like daily water but well draining soil. Will keep you posted.
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Garlic 14 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
I think it takes awhile for garlic to germinate. Probably more about the seasons changing - summer to autumn. It is only now just starting to become cooler. A reasonable watering 1-2 times a week depending on how hot it is and if the soil dries quick or not.
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Pumpkin 12 Apr, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Why does my pumpkin form a fruit to about tennis ball size then the fruit dies off a greeny yellow ??
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Pumpkin 12 Apr, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Your pumpkins might not be pollinated. Pumpkins, courgettes etc need bees to pollinate them. You can hand pollinate either with a soft artist's brush or by picking the male flower (no miniature pumpkin behind flower) and brushing the pollen onto the female flower stamens . Have a look at this https://www.thekitchn.com/summer-gardening-handpollinati-57513
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French tarragon 12 Apr, Sarina (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy French tarragon plants or seeds now (April)?
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French tarragon 26 Oct, Alan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try Allrareherbs ... just received 3 x French...excellent service, but get them to send on a Monday so they will not spend weekend in a post office
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French tarragon 14 Apr, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
French tarragon should be grown from cuttings. Seeds are usually Russian tarragon, which is not such a good flavour.
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Pumpkin 11 Apr, Leanne (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I’m in South Australia on the coast - have lots of pumpkins coming up from my compost - will they grow ?
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Pumpkin 14 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Check the planting time for pumpkin in temperate zone.
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Pumpkin 11 Apr, Sandi (Australia - temperate climate)
It's early Autumn and I've just discovered a lot of pumpkin vine volunteers in my top garden. Should I let them go or pull out now, given there is not enough time for them to set fruit before Winter? I live in a warm temperate area above Sydney.
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Pumpkin 15 Apr, John Mauger (Australia - temperate climate)
They may come to something but I am doubtful. Let them grow as long as you can and then grate them. Pack them into bags and freeze them. Use them as you would zucchinis in soup, loaves, and muffins or slice. At least they won't be wasted
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 10 Apr, Pamela MATHEWS (Australia - tropical climate)
Hellow .. what is the best way to plant corn..eg:in rows or bunch in together..first time grower..thank you
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 14 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Plant 2-3-4 rows about 80-90cm between rows. When plants are about 40-50cm high run some fertiliser down each side of the plant and then hill the soil up around the plants. Makes the plant more stable in the ground.
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Sage (also Common Sage) 10 Apr, Christina (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi I live in northern New South Wales, a couple of kilometres from the coast. I have rosemary established (30cm) in a reasonably sized pot on my northern cement balcony & was considering placing a sage cutting in beside it. As they're compatible do you think they'd be comfy in the same pot or too crowded. Top of pot diameter is 35cm, height 30cm. Rosemary planted slightly to one side. Thanks, Christina
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Sage (also Common Sage) 14 Apr, (Australia - temperate climate)
My suggestion do another pot.
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Tomato 09 Apr, Amana abda seyid (Australia - temperate climate)
I am from ethiopia i went to ask some thing about tomato. My seedling is falldown and gridling of stem at the base in the green house .how can manage these diseases.
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Tomato 14 Apr, (Australia - temperate climate)
Had to say what your problem is, too much water, too little water, too hot. Maybe start again.
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Asparagus 08 Apr, KArin Duthie (Australia - temperate climate)
I have asparagus seeds - when should I plant the seeds? What is the best orientation and spacing?
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Asparagus 09 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Spring, 30-40 cm apart, full sun.
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Rhubarb 08 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
What about growing rhubarb in the San Francisco Bay Area - Oakland - South/across the bay from SF?
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Gourd (also summer squash) 07 Apr, Umme Faraat (Australia - temperate climate)
Which month i can plant bottle gourd ?
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Gourd (also summer squash) 08 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Plant spring and summer in warm areas. Look up Boondie seeds or Eden seeds on the internet and look up bottle gourd.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 07 Apr, Charlene (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, Do they prefer sunlight, shade or semi shade?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 08 Apr, Hugh Thenasia (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Bright sunlight is best and no need to water heavily. ;-)
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