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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 24 Jun, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Buy a choko from a fruit and veg shop.
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Asparagus 18 Jun, Florence (Australia - arid climate)
We planted our asparagus in summer and although it is winter now, the ferns are still green. There wasn't any berries in autumn, Do we have to cut off the ferns or just leave them to die out?
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Asparagus 24 Jun, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Don't water them from now until late August and then cut them.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 17 Jun, joe graham (Australia - temperate climate)
as with my egg plant my zucchinis are still producing most times 3 from each plant every 3 days'they are the blackjack variety. the seed was planted first week of December. whats happening is climate change causing this to happen. its middle of June temperate climate is it normal. thanks for any advice
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 17 Jun, joe graham (Australia - temperate climate)
just a question my egg plant is still producing fruit. i live an hour north of Sydney. its the middle of June.its flowering like crazy and has about 10 on it ranging in size from tennis ball size to large grape fruit size.we are having mild sunny days and very cool nights down to 6deg is this normal or is climate change a factor in why its doing this. thanks for any reply or advice.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 18 Jun, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Climate is 30 years of weather for a particular area. Climate does not change from year to year. Year to year is variable temperature change. Both your plants eggplant and zucchini are warm/hot weather crops so if you are still having warm days then they would still produce as long as they have sufficient nutrient.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 28 Jun, joe graham (Australia - temperate climate)
Thanks for your reply. I have learned something new today
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 16 Jun, Judy Budgen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Full grown rosella bushes looking very healthy, and then suddenly wilting and dying for no visable reason. They were just starting to flower and some very starting to set fruit. Any help would be appreciated.
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Garlic 14 Jun, James Agius (Australia - temperate climate)
thanks for the advise james
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Garlic 13 Jun, Michael Archer (Australia - temperate climate)
Well, I thought that the little clove of garlic that I plucked 2 weeks ago was a bit odd, but today 13th June another fully matured single clove. Planted in early March . The rest look good and on time I think
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 12 Jun, Corry (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
new to vege growing. Have noted on several vege instructions "P" for sowing seed and "S" for plant undercover in seed trays. Could someone explain the difference to me please?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 13 Jun, Liz at Gardenate (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Some seeds, e.g. capsicum, need more warmth or protection to germinate, so we suggest that they are started in seed trays or pots in a sheltered spot i.e cool greenhouse, covered patio or similar. Once established the seedlings can be planted out. Other seeds like broad beans can be sown direct, in the place where they will grow.
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Potato 10 Jun, Ol' Dazza (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
where can i buy some spud seeds?
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Potato 13 Jun, Jello (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Most decent nursery's will stock seed potatoes. Failing that, you can buy them online.
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Potato 12 Jun, (Australia - temperate climate)
A produce agency (Farming) - Bunnings, Nursery.
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Ginger 10 Jun, ambrosio dante brito (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Perth WA, I like to know when is the best time to plant Ginger from Rhizome. Many thanks
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Ginger 11 Jun, (Australia - temperate climate)
Perth is temperate - in temperate it says can't grow in WA. If you read about ginger it says warm weather - so obviously you would plant in warm part of the year - like late spring early summer.
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Onion 08 Jun, Ben Camenzuli (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What is it that onions do not like as they grow ?? What is they like ? How to prevent onions going to seed ???
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Onion 10 Jun, (Australia - tropical climate)
Too much N. Water them. Pick them before they seed.
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Garlic 07 Jun, James Agius (Australia - temperate climate)
hi my name is jim I live in cairns far north qld can i grow garlic now in june
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Garlic 10 Jun, (Australia - tropical climate)
yes
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Garlic 09 Jun, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi Jim, have a look at this page https://www.gardenate.com/plant/Garlic?zone=4
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Strawberries (from seeds) 05 Jun, eouis (Australia - temperate climate)
which strawberry do i grow?
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Strawberries (from seeds) 07 Jun, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go and buy some plants from Mitre 10 or Bunnings or nursery.
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Asparagus 05 Jun, (Australia - tropical climate)
Thanks Mike. My crowns are at least 5 years old but the spears are not all that thick. I'm just out of Mackay so I dont think I have been giving them enough attention.
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Asparagus 07 Jun, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Good draining soil. Cut old ferns off, early to mid August. Apply some compost 4-6
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 04 Jun, Karan (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I know it's not present topic,but can you help me .i have a pomergranite tree , bears flowers ,double but falls of. It's three years old and I have planted in a big pot,please can you help. Karan (Gardenate is for vegetables but perhaps someone could help?)
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 11 Dec, Alistair Dimmick (Australia - temperate climate)
A lot of fruit trees take 3 to 5 years to start bearing fruit. Some may take a few years after its first fruiting for it to be tasty. Persist with it and it should be ok.
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) 03 Jun, Jen (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
the mustards are for every month.. in the cool climate areas do they need frost protection?? Thanks Jen
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Pumpkin 02 Jun, Sue (Australia - arid climate)
Surprisingly I have pumpkin seeds growing in the shadehouse ??? Is there anyway i can encourage their growth or are they doomed
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