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Onion 23 Feb, Caroline (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate): I believe we need long day onions here in Canada!
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Onion 17 Jun, Anonymous (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Go to the blue tab above and work out which zone you are. Pick what variety you want to grow.
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Tomato 03 Jun, Siva Sutendra (Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic climate): I live in Yellowknife, nwt, Canada. I have arctic tomato plants from seeding and grown to about 2 to 3 ft tall. When can I plant them in ground? What is the min temperature during night. Currently, the night temp is about 5c and daytime is 17c.. Thanks Siva
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Tomato 13 Jun, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate): The KILL temperature for tomatoes is 2c. If you expect your night time temperatures to be below 4c, I would cover the tomato plant with plastic, and remove the plastic in the morning. The plastic should not be touching the plant. You can cover the plant umbrella style or tent style (fully enclosed like a mini green house). If for some reason you expect to get a really bad cold snap, I would dig the plant up, taking as much soil as possible, you can place the root ball on a piece of plastic (tarp and wrap the root ball), or on burlap, or in a pot, or in a cardboard box... whatever, then move the plant into the shed/garage/on a covered porch close to the house and keep it there until the temps warm up again. The goal when temperatures drop is too keep the morning dew off the plant, and if possible provide warmth by placing it close to the house, or in a enclosed shed.
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Tomato 06 Jun, (Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic climate): Plant out now by the planting guide here.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 29 May, Lynn (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate): Where can I buy yacon root to grow if I live in Ontario Canada
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Sunflower 27 May, Harris, Joseph (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate): Where can I buy perennial sunflowers in Quebec or Ontario (preferably Loddon Gold) My internet search, for now, has been unsuccessful - any help will be most appreciated.
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Peas 21 May, Marion (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate): I am new to ‘veggie’ gardening and would like to know if the ‘whitish’ markings on many of the pods of the peas I planted last year is normal. I also purchased some ‘snap peas’ I love to eat raw from a grocery store, most of which’s outer shells quickly developed ‘white’ patches while being kept in the refrigerator (?). Is this a common ‘pea’ attribute that I’m unaware of? I’d like to grow them again and don’t want to throw out anything if it’s not gone ‘bad’, or possibly just needs some sort of protective ‘spray’ or ‘killer’ from whatever may be causing these ‘mouldy’? like looking patches. Thank you for any answers…Marion
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Peas 24 May, (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate): I don't think many vegetables keep for long times in the fridge. Need to be eaten in a week or so. The whiteness I have seen but don't what causes it - maybe just water content and starting to break down.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 18 May, Janet Ann Shpak (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Soil Temps have to be pretty high for okra. Is it better to wait until late June to plant in zone 4b?
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 22 May, Christine (USA - Zone 8a climate): Yes! Okra is a plant that came from Africa, and needs warm temps to germinate. Here is a little hint…my mother, who was raised on a farm here in Georgia, always soaked her okra seed for 12 to 24 hours in buttermilk. I have always done that as well, and it seems to help the seed sprout quicker. Water May do the same thing and be as effective, but using buttermilk may have some sort of advantage. Plus, it helps me to feel closer to my ancestors. : ). Of course, you may be able to start the seedlings indoors, depending on how many you will be planting.
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Rosemary 15 May, Geri (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Can I safely transplant rosemary out now.
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Garlic 13 May, CJ (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate): HELLO THERE PLEASE HELP I WANT TO PLANT TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, LETTUCE, HOT PEPPERS , BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC & ONIONS. I LIVE IN OSHAWA NORTH ONTARIO IN A CONDO SO CAN ONLY PLANT IN CONTAINERS. I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HELP - THANK YOU
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 02 May, June (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Hi,where do I buy Yacon? I live Toronto,Canada. Thanks
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 28 Mar, Peter Ramgolam (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Much needed ideas thank you
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 05 Mar, Pat Chubb… (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate): Do collard greens have the same problems in the garden as cabbage? For instance- cabbage moths?
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 09 Mar, (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate): Keep a close eye on them and tell us what happens. Bst to plant when the moths aren't about, when there is little rain for insects and bugs to breed.
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Cabbage 11 Feb, Anonymous of Bundaberg (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Check the calendar planting guide in your climate zone, it tells you when you can plant them.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 24 Jan, Cheryl Driscoll (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate): Can you please advise where I can buy Jerusalem Artichoke and have it delivered to N.B. Thank you
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 26 Apr, Erin (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate): chokedup.ca
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 10 Jan, YEE HAN CHOY (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate): i had greenhouse just want to try grow it
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 13 Jan, Anonymous (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate): You don't have the climate to grow it.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 21 Dec, Marva (Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate climate): I live in Vancouver BC where can I purchase Rosella plants or seeds here
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 04 Mar, Deborah (Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate climate): Hello i too would like to try growing rosella this year and wondered if anyone found where you can buy seeds or plants in Vancouver. thanks.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 23 Dec, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): If there is no planting guide in the monthly planting calendar then you can not grow them where you live. Need a warm to hotter climate.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 20 Dec, Khanna Promila Relan (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate): Inca berries are not Perennials, Need Lots of watering, Aphids will attack them early on. You can try some Neem oil 1 tea spoon 1/2 teaspoon dishwashing detergent , mix it well, spray twice a week or as needed. Sun but no more than 5 hours, when flowering do what you will do for a fruiting plant (Note from Gardenate : they are perennial in warmer climates.)
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 05 Nov, Purry (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate): Can chayote grow in Calgary, Alberta?
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 10 Nov, Anonymous (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Warm hot weather.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 10 Nov, Anonymous (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Check the climate zone here for that area.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 14 Oct, Monet lovett-Darby (Canada - Zone 6b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Hi ! When is the best time to grow a luffa (Gardenate: www.gardenate.com/plant/Luffa?zone=53 )
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