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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try Boondie Seeds. I have no idea about where to grow it - rent or farm - ask around or try pots.
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Asparagus 16 Nov, Henry (Australia - temperate climate)
How close is too close in companion planting ? Thanks
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Asparagus 20 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Sorry I had that wrong. I was thinking non compatible plants. Companion planting would be fairly close taking into consideration what area both plant varieties need to produce a decent crop. Like if you were growing beans you would grow marigolds (I don't know if they are companion plants) about 500-600mm away. You don't want one crop over growing the other crop. Generally people plant things too close together - me included.
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Asparagus 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
2-3 meters.
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Horseradish 16 Nov, phil (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go on line to Daleys Fruit Nursery. they posted it to me and it is growing brilliantly.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 13 Nov, Bill (Australia - temperate climate)
New choko plant growing well,lower leaves are good but new leaves are curling on the outer edge. Can you advise, thanks
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 15 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A big guess - could be the hot weather. Check in the morning and see if it like this when it is cool.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 22 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It could be some curly leaf virus also.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 12 Nov, Dianne Morgan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live In Brisbane Australia I have a rock melon plant can I plant it now & How far do the vines go as I only have a small courtyard
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes try growing it - I have some which are just starting to spread now. In really good soil and plenty of water they could spread a diameter of 4m. You could move/train the vine to a smaller area.
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Onion 11 Nov, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
I usually grow brown onions which store well, however as we were running out I planted white ones as you can plant them earlier in the season. Now I have heaps of good sized white onions which have just started to run to seed, does anyone have good ideas on how to store them longer than a few weeks?
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Onion 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
From what I have read white don't keep as long as brown. Cure them in the sun for a week or so then keep in a cool dry place spread out - probably best to give some away.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 11 Nov, Scott (Australia - temperate climate)
Do you need to stake them or can they grow up a frame work?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 12 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Stake or use a frame - but tie them to it.
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Leeks 10 Nov, Leeanne newnam (Australia - temperate climate)
When do leeks go in and how long till they harvest, is it summer or winter?
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Leeks 12 Nov, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
Read the notes here - it is all there. I'd suggest you plant them in Autumn and pick them about 5 mths later.
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Rhubarb 10 Nov, Patricia Boucher (Australia - temperate climate)
All the articles i read about rhubarb say that it is seasonal, I have lived in a flat at the back of a house for 11 years. We have two rhubarb plants and in all that time we have had rhubarb 12 months of the year. How is this possible if rhubarb is seasonal.
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Brussels sprouts 10 Nov, Kerrie Torr (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Am I wasting my my time with planting Brussel sprouts At present I have 4 great looking Brussel sprout plants but no fruit should I remove them And I’m questioning wether I should bother with them at all I’m in Noosa Thanks Kerrie
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Brussels sprouts 12 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
In Qld's warmer climates you have a very small window to plant sprouts - Feb/March. Grow them into the winter cool months. They really are a cool weather crop.
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Brussels sprouts 25 Aug, Terry (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live in Ipswich in SEQ, and I planted a pair of brussel sprout plants in my Aquaponics this year. Sown seed in germination tray mid Feb. Transplanted to system after first set of true leaves appeared (can't remember when that was tbh probably mid to late March). 1 plant suffered nutrient deficiencies pretty severely, (strange though as both were in the same grow bed with same nutrient level) the other has only in the last week started growing some small nubs to sprouts.... Next time round I'm going to start germinating on or before Xmas day
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Cucumber 08 Nov, Marilyn (Australia - temperate climate)
What is the best variety of cuumber to grow on a trellis the position has full morning sun
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Cucumber 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have just grown crystal apple cuies - a lot better taste than the green ones I believe. Available Boondie seeds.
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Cucumber 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try any variety. Prefer all day sun.
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Rhubarb 06 Nov, Rhonda Rolfe (Australia - temperate climate)
I was given 4 plants a couple of years ago. They produced the sweetest, most tender stalks. I have lost 3 plants - not sure why. The one remaining plant is looking a bit sick so I have moved it to a more shaded area. I seem to be getting really big leaves but short stems. Any suggestions for better rhubarb and how to keep this one plant going. We have had some really hot days in western Sydney
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Rhubarb 10 Nov, Tony Minards (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I have struggled to keep my rhubarb going this year and think I may have had a fungus problem. I lost one plant and have two more that are in trouble. Strangely a third rhubarb plant in the same area is thriving. I have given my two struggling plants a good wash with copper sulphate fungicide and their backwards slide seems to have halted.
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Rhubarb 08 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Read the notes here about growing it. I would suggest to have it in a raised area so it doesn't stay wet for long. A lot of leaf is probably too much N. Don't wet the crown/heart/eye of the plant - water may sit there and rot the crown. You could have a temp shade cover for really hot days.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 06 Nov, [email protected] (Australia - tropical climate)
Do l need to plant 2 zucchini seedlings for them to produce fruit? Thanks Judi
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 08 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
The plant will have male and female flowers. If no bees in your area hand pollinate in the morning. Look up the internet how to do it.
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Potato 05 Nov, Rod (Australia - temperate climate)
I've planted spuds 16-18 weeks ago and have checked them only to find they are soft. What causes this?
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Potato 10 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Are they soft - rotten or just softish?
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