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Garlic 24 Jun, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I suggest you google
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 21 Jun, Jaco (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What kind of soil and nutrition do choko need.?What kind of root system do it have depth of ground ext
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 22 Jun, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I suggest you do some research on the internet about soil for gardening. Preparing soil takes a few weeks or months before planting. If you prepare your soil properly you add compost and even manure to it 2-3 months before planting. Dig soil 250-300mm deep.
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Leeks 15 Jun, Delene Bezuidenhout (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy leek plants? When is the best time to plant them in Johannesburg?
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Leeks 16 Jun, Anon (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
You plant by seed. Work out your Climate Zone from the BLUE TAB at the top of the page. Then see when you plant for that climate zone. The monthly calendar at the top page tells you when to plant.
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Peas 14 Jun, Andre Crous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What types of soil do peas like
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Peas 15 Jun, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Soils range from very sandy to heavy clay, in the middle is loam. A good loamy soil with plenty of compost added to it will grow just about all vegetables. As long as you have a sufficient supply of nutrient and water you can grow things in anything, water, sand, pebble, soil, straw etc.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 05 Jun, Pastor Dennis Naidoo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Good Day I have planted Tom Thumb peas in May and its now sprouting. What nutrients should i feed the pea plants. Regards Dennis
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 08 Jun, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
You should prepare your ground/soil a few weeks/months before you plant things. Mix in compost or add some mulch and wet it and turn it over a few times to break it down over a few months before planting. Add some composted manures etc. Also some blood and bone. If you do that then you don't need much fertiliser. If your soil is rich now it don't need anything. If you have poor soil just use a general gardening fert 10-13N 2-4P 3-6K. Or buy an organic fert - they are about 4N 2P 3-4K.
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Potato 04 Jun, Pastor Dennis Naidoo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
HI I want to plant some UTD Potatoes in my back yard. Where can i buy seed potatoes and which month will be good to plant them. I live in KZN Richards Bay Regards Dennis
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Potato 19 Jul, Astrid (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Have a look at https://livingseeds.co.za/potatoes - they sell seed potatoes and ship to anywhere in SA (at the right time of the year). They always stock standard coloured potatoes as well as occasionally some novel heirloom ones. Also on that page is a link with guidance on growing potatoes. Pre-orders are opening soon, shipping is early August ready for you to plant.
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Potato 05 Jun, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
You need to work out your climate zone from the BLUE CLIMATE ZONE TAB at the top of the page. Then check when to plant. Buy from seed selling websites, nursery, farmer produce store, hardware & gardening stores.
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Artichokes (Globe) 03 Jun, Kobus Smal (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Will it possible to grow artischokes at the western cape coastline with winter rain falls.
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Artichokes (Globe) 03 Jun, Anonymous (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Work out your climate zone from the description here in the BLUE TAB - CLIMATE ZONES. Looks to me you might be Dry summer sub-tropical. Then check the planting time in the monthly calendar guide.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 30 May, Thulani (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi I want to plant these in a hydroponics system. Will they grow and can I do that on a commercial scale.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 01 Jun, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Gardenate does not provide information for commercial growers. Try contacting an Agricultural service
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Watermelon 29 May, Farai Mutsago (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can l buy watermelon seeds in Polokwane or Mussina
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 27 May, Retief (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I've sown my chilli seeds in may.. & they are now 30mm high I'm in the garden route where we have mild winters & sun .. do I plant them out or not risk the labour. I want to pot them for summer sales.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 28 May, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Why did you plant in MAY, read when to plant them.
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Onion 25 May, Mlungisi Zwane (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
when is the good time/season to plant onion in south africa?
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Onion 25 May, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Have a look at this page www.gardenate.com/plant/Onion?zone=22
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Strawberry Plants 11 May, Karl Basson (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
HI.I live in C.T. South Africa.What month of the year should I plant my strawberry plants?
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Strawberry Plants 12 May, Anon (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
The top of the page tells you.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 11 May, Andrew (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi ,when is the best time to plant peppers,as it is already nearing the winter season.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 12 May, Anon (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
the top of the page tells you.
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Onion 11 May, Caswell Tlali (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What will happen to my onion if I plant it in August in Lesotho (particularly along Caledon)? I am in Berea district in Lesotho. My fields are on the bank of Caledon River.
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Onion 22 May, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Gardenate suggests you plant Feb to April. Try planting it in August and it probably won't even germinate. Most plants have a defined time of the year to grow in a particular climate zone.
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Onion 12 May, Anon (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Check the top of the page .
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Ginger 10 May, Sipho Babama (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Who are the suppliers of ginger seedlings or seed in south Africa? Any farm that i can visit that is currently planting ginger?
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Ginger 11 May, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Type in where to buy ginger in south Africa in google. Some people say to use supermarket ginger.
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