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Garlic 23 Aug, Lois (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can I grow garlic near Mooi River in the Natal Midland [ Dec and Jan ave temps 27 deg and 26 deg C] We have frost in winter. Coldest month is June [ave temp 14 deg C] Should it be grown in tunnels or would shade houses suffice? We sometimes experience hail storms. ]
Basil 23 Aug, M K Sharma (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
hi, i want to buy Basil plant.Its available in cape town, South Africa.
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 19 Aug, Themba (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Is it true that boiling corriander and drinking its water helps in curing prostrate cancer?
Strawberries (from seeds) 17 Aug, kairo Busie (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
im interested in starting a farm of strawberries, in easterncape/south africa..where can i get the strawberries seeds?
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 17 Aug, Veronica (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I'm in the Free State WELKOM;where can I buy okra
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 30 Aug, Thomas McArdle (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I have a few of Jing Orange variety I live in Virginia You can go to livingseeds.co.za if you want others varieties but contac me if this type is OK
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 17 Sep, Fathima Bibi Ismail (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
You can get Okra seeds at your local checkers hyper stores or builders warehouse stores. I'm in Durban and had lovely Okra last year so I'm also going to plant more this year Happy gardening
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 07 Jul, Nomusa (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Fathima I only need okra leaves. Thank you. Cell 0713019787
Rhubarb 10 Aug, Patty douglas (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What position and planting advice for Kloof Kzn South Africa for Rhubarb seadlings
Sunflower 31 Jul, Jen (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi am I interested in growing sunflowers. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is currently winter but warming up very quickly with Spring coming in September, When is the best time to plant seeds>
Strawberry Plants 31 Jul, Julie (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
From what do you get your strawberry plant from seeds or what? I do know you can buy the plants but how is it created?
Strawberry Plants 01 Dec, Hilary (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Strawberries can be grown from seeds, however rather buy a few plants and let them grow, they send out runners that take root wherever they touch the ground, thus multiplying every season
Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 30 Jul, Margret (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
good day, when does one harvest? and once harvested, one should sow a new batch? as replied to a question above you advise to let some go to seed - here in Durban we can sow most things through the whole year - thanks for your info - Margret
Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) 24 Jul, Ian (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Please advise on how much water oregano needs.
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 23 Jul, Joemarie Rowe (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am staying in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, where can i buy some seeds of Jerusalem Artichokes. Thank you. Have a great day
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 03 Aug, Sheena Ridley (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Joemarie, I have some tubers for you- I stay 80kms from Oudtshoorn and do come that way.Contact me by email and we can organise.
Strawberry Plants 18 Jul, Vanessa Davis (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hello !!! Can Strawberries grow as a creeper on the fence (or will it spoil the growth...... or must it be flat on the ground ?
Garlic 17 Jul, Soola Thoo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can I put garlic gloves into soil in July/august and still be able to get harvest?
Potato 13 Jul, Mutebi Joseph (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate)
How can I get potato seeds in Uganda E.Africa??thanks.
Potato 16 Jul, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Your question is a challenging one because of disease that are affecting potatoes in Uganda. I suggest you contact your Agriculture Department or look up 'potatoes' on the internet to find healthy seed. It may be listed as 'Certified' seed which means that it is disease free. Trust this helps.
Garlic 08 Jul, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Is possible to grow Galic along RichardsbBay area.If possible at what time of the year.What type of soil is the best to grow it
Garlic 12 Jul, Man (Australia - temperate climate)
garlic is not for july, but for February, march and april. hope I helped!
Onion 08 Jul, thulani (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, i would like to plant onions in mpumalanga and my area were I live its cold mostly when its rains its pours. So can my onions grow very well in such environment?
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 06 Jul, GARY THOMPSON (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
are gooseberry seeds for sale available, or can one simply re-plant a ripe fruit to restart new seedlings? I just happen to have discovered a few plants on the property I'm currently renting.
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 28 Jul, Berney (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
You can sow seeds from the ripe fruitm
Strawberries (from seeds) 02 Jul, Motanyane Alfred Makara (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What is the good planting time for Lesotho, especially the northern part? Leribe area.
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 24 Jun, Raphadu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
June and July it is good months to plant beetroot,spinach and cabbage
Garlic 23 Jun, Gregory (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can garlic be plant in northern cape
Garlic 21 Jun, Johan Fernandes (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Witch cultivar (name) is the most popular one to plant? Where can i find cloves? Is Febr - March the wright time to plant? Can i buy cloves from the fresh market?
Potato 17 Jun, zamo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
can i grow potatoes on same land that i use to grow sugercane ?
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