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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 29 Sep, Rowan (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
What type do pinto bean belong to??
Basil 28 Sep, Muffin (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Your page doesnt mention about how to water basil. Does it need a lot, a little, often or not too often?
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) 24 Sep, Werner Kemp (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Were in the Eastern Cape ,specific In Port Elizabeth ,South Africa can I find a distributor or shop who,sells The Chinese Pak or Bok Choy white Cabbage . ? yours Werner
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) 18 Aug, Cornelis Reiman (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Not sure if its the plants you're looking for but I got the seeds for both at Checkers, Cape Town
Cucumber 22 Sep, KathyCandiotes (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi where can we purchase seeds to grow English cucumber We are In Gauteng region in Benoni Should we grow them in tunnels? Is it complicated to grow them
Cucumber 25 Oct, Rianca (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Kathy I’m also in Benoni and wondering if you have been successful in growing your cucumber???
Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 21 Sep, Pearl (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Does anyone know where I can buy loofah/luffa seeds? Got from seedsforafrica last year. They are out of stock. I am in Midrand,South Africa
Ginger 19 Sep, jeanneth (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Good day where can I buy ginger seeds. Kind regards Jeanneth
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 19 Sep, Gerry McCarthy (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
We are growing physalis in the Kenya highlands for the past 15 months. Have many questions and would love to connect with a south african grower/growers to chat further. Thanks.
Garlic 13 Sep, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can venda in limpopo b suitable for garlic?
Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 10 Sep, Ranee Naidoo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Please advise where I could buy these seeds?How much do I pay for seeds.Does the point of the seed face upwards?
Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 11 Feb, Andy (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Try seeds for Africa as they deliver to your door step. happy growing
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 10 Sep, Andy Mafata (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can i use okra for diabetes
Horseradish 09 Sep, mpho mabaso (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where to buy horseradish in Gauteng - Vaal?
Horseradish 29 May, Anna Bredell (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I would also like to know where I can obtain cuttings to plant. I live in Vanderbijlpark...Gauteng
Onion 09 Sep, Sally (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Which varieties of onion can I plant in Johannesburg now. From seed
Carrot 08 Sep, Rowan (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Why are my carrot tops rotting.
Ginger 04 Sep, Mongi Dlamini (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi I'm in KwaDukuza, KZN. I need to get seeds or plants to grow in my garden. Please help I will appreciate your help. Thanks
Asparagus 29 Aug, Victor Makumire (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I get Asparagus seeds in South Africa ?
Asparagus 20 Sep, Parvesh (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I got mine from Livingseeds. You can order from their website.
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 26 Aug, Mokhethi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
When is it best time to grow maize for first harvest? ?
Garlic 25 Aug, Edward Shayne Solomon (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
When do i plant garlic.Iam in St Helena Bay Western Cape
Cabbage 23 Aug, Adam (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi! Can you please provide us with contacts of those who can help blacks emerging farmers. Planting cabbages is not an issue but market it is. If companies like tiger brand can come on board to help us we can be like those who are in cash crops farming knowing where to supply. Thank you (Gardenate is NOT a farming advisory service, so this is a one-off posting)
Broccoli 16 Aug, KOBAMO NTWAETSILE (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
greetings farmers. I need advice on how and when to produce broccoli vegetable in Botswana. the good responsive type for our climate condition. thanks in advance
Asparagus 09 Aug, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy asparagus crowns. I live in Gauteng, Benoni.
Lettuce 08 Aug, Ntokozo ntuli (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Is it not good to plant iceberg lettuce in summer? Please give me some advices on iceberg lettuce.
Horseradish 07 Aug, david (Australia - tropical climate)
I live in Nicaragua, there never is any frost. Can I grow horseradish here? Is there a secret to growing in hot climates?
Cabbage 29 Jul, Kagiso (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
My farming area is in the lowveld southern Limpopo area and wanted to plant cabbages in this August September months. I will solely depend on borehole irrigation. My region is hot in summer and my soil is red loam and I used chemical fertilizer to enrich. Is this the right time?
Potato 24 Jul, Lukanyo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Is there any difference in size with seedlings during planting
Sunflower 23 Jul, John (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, I am interested in growing sunflowers in large quantities. I do own large open fields with the advantage of long hours of daily sunlight. I live in Lesotho, just outside of the capital town Maseru, completely surrounded by South Africa. It is currently winter but warming up very quickly with Spring coming in September, When is the best time to plant seeds?
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