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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 09 May, Godfrey Ramatlhape (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
If my vine sweet potatoes are growing fast how must i prevent them to do so and how often must I watering them per a week or monthly?
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 16 Oct, Marie (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Godfrey, did you know that you can harvest some of the leads and cook them like spinach? Watering depends on your soil type. Keep the soil moist, but never too wet, since your tubers will not.
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Horseradish 06 May, zukiswa makoba (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I leave in KWT I would love to know how can I get your horseradish pls. my phone no is 082 7236 761
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 30 Apr, Sagie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have recently retaired and want to grow bell peppers please help me
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Peas 30 Apr, Klasie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
When is the best time to plant peas in the western cape ,and what caltivar
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Asparagus 25 Apr, Jene (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Its my first time trying to grow asparagus as i love this vegetable and would like to know its sensitivity to wind and sun? I live in kzn
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Cauliflower 17 Apr, Harriet (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
How to get rid of grub worms naturaly?
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Asparagus 16 Apr, Marie-louise Bissett (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I bought asparagus seeds, F2 UC172 I sowed the seeds in spring and have a lot of very fine feathery plants, they starting to make shoots that looks like spears, what do I do now? Will they mature, or do I have to cut the and spears and re plant them? I live on a farm in Grahamstown
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Asparagus 28 Apr, Phillip (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Leave the plants to grow & mature for another 2-3 years. You can trim back the ferns (to 5cm) either in the fall after they turn brown or at the beginning of spring.
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Potato 12 Apr, Rachel (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
good day please could u help we have a probem with the potatoes we planted and i dont know how to solve the problem. is there someone that can contact me and give me advise
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Ginger 11 Apr, Marieta Fry (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can u grow ginger in a pot in April ?
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 09 Apr, Dehlia Esterhuizen (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Would like to know if Sheena Ridley (3 Aug 2017) still have Jerusalem Artichoke tubers and the cost please. Or anybody else knowing where to buy for cooking
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Garlic 07 Apr, danie van niekerk (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What fertilizer can I use to grow garlic. I use very old manure and 323 fertilizer.
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Potato 07 Apr, Makhosini Mdluli (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi. Is it recommended to plant potatoes in Tyres here in SA (Gauteng)
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 03 Apr, NICK OOSTHUIZEN (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Looking for seeds in fochville area
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 24 Sep, Siphiwe (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I can assist you with okra seeds. I grow it in Mpumalanga. How much seeds do you need? My number is 0722321174
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 03 Apr, Rita Hochfellner (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
When plants are still very small (after planting them in field) should the small peppers be removed for plant to grow a bit bigger and stronger?? the plants are about 10cm high and already have little peppers on, looking forward to hearing from you speedily, have a super day further regards Rita
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Cabbage 27 Mar, Gabela Abongile (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
To whom it may concern. I would like ask what vegetable crops are suitable fro planting between April and June in semi-arid areas? Furthermore, how are those crops handled in terms of fertilizer, irrigation, herbicides?
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Onion 23 Mar, Fanie Zulu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Good day, can I plant the Australian brown onion throughout the year in South Africa? I want to maintain the monthly supply for my customers.
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Onion 23 Apr, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
typically root vegetables such as onions,carrots and beetroot can be grown year round , just ensure they have enough deep soil , and keep an eye on the moisture levels, after the bulbs started forming , and give them ample space between each plant , thinning is an essential function.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 22 Mar, Riyaad (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi guys. Would anyone be able to help me with Yacon rhizomes or tubers for planting. Would really appreciate it. Thanks
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 10 Jul, Amanda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Riyaad Was just wondering if you had managed to get Yacon tubers for planting. I am also looking for some and thought that asking you would be a good place to start. Thank you Amanda
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Ginger 22 Mar, YUSSUF (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
why my ginger fail to grow
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 17 Mar, Jonita Venter (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I am in the Somerset West, Cape province area and want to buy the bulb or the plant. you do not get it in stores or at nurseries. Is it possible that you can provide me with the information please. Regards Jonita.
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Ginger 12 Mar, Andre Bester (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
will ginger grow Hydroponic, what chemical must be used. want to plant in a tonnel
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 11 Mar, Jennifer (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi, could okra be grown year round if grown in a temperature controlled tunnel?
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Onion 10 Mar, Nana (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I live in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape S.A. I would like to know if I can plant onions now in March. Also how long will they take to mature.
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Kale (also Borecole) 07 Mar, Lexi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I found a company called Cape Kale that produces a dried Kale product. They are organic and it is dried at the correct temperatures. You can find it in most health shops in Cape Town.
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Cauliflower 07 Mar, Njabulo (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Thankyou so much. Another question, I am around KZN at MANDINI area. Is it possible to plant cauliflower
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Cauliflower 06 Mar, Njabulo (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I am a farm with little experience about cauliflower. I need to know what best time to plant cauliflower
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