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Carrot 26 Nov, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
In addition to my prior reply: don't forget to check the weather OVER the ENTIRE duration of growth. That is, the average days to harvest for carrots is 60 to 80 days. The days to harvest are calculated based on ideal growing conditions (temperatures/sunshine/water). So if your planting seeds on December 01 -- then expect germination by around Dec 15 - and then add 80 days -- which yields March 04 -- so you need to verify that you have the correct growing temperatures in Dec, Jan, Feb and March (in case you carrots take a little longer). Best of LUCK -- and remember the 60 - 80 days is for the average carrots some varieties take longer -- like my favorite - the DRAGON CARROT takes 90 days. Dragon Carrots are sweet and full of color. The nine inch roots have a bright orange interior with an amazing reddish purple skin. Full of nutrients including lycopene, Dragon Carrots are good for the body and look fantastic in the kitchen. (info for dragon carrots take from a seed retail site).
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Carrot 26 Nov, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I really can't answer your question, (Can you grow carrots in December in your area) but I can give you all the growing criteria and then you can check (via prior years climate data for your area) whether your area meets the conditions for carrot growth or not. .Carrots: -- minimum germination temperature is 2c : optimum germination is 10c to 25c (the temperatures must be sustained). Seeds germinate over a 2 week period -- if crust forms on the top of the soil, germination will be restricted. Carrots like well drained, well aerated loamy soil. They are SOMEWHAT drought resistant. -- optimum growing temps : 15C to 20C , with a minimum of 5C and a maximum of 24C Outside of the growing range (less than 5c or more than 24c) the carrot goes into "dormancy/holding pattern" with extreme temps killing the carrot. Carrots like well drained soil and they like aeration... so planting in hills (or hilling) is beneficial and allows carrots to grow longer. Carrots can tolerate shade but do best in full sun. I looked up the temperatures for germination and growing on the Atlantic Canada's Advisory board publications (since I don't have all my germination and growing temps memorized). Hope this helps you decide whether or not you can grow carrots in your area in December.
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Carrot 25 Nov, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
August to April.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 21 Nov, Samuel Sehloho (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I would like to know about an eggplant. seedlings, after planting them how long are they going to last on the soil?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 25 Nov, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Do mean how long will they grow - best to read the notes about growing them.
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Rhubarb 02 Nov, Maren (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
My plants are healthy but the stalks aren’t very red in colour? And red only halfway up the stem?
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Rhubarb 25 Nov, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
That is normal.
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 18 Oct, lukas (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I planted gem squash and the leaves of the plants curled upwards as soon as it come out of the bulb.I cant find any insects or mildew on the plants.Help me please,
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Lettuce 18 Oct, lukas (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What is the best size for a letuce seedling to be planted out in the garden.
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Lettuce 22 Nov, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
When they have 6-8 new leaves. Keep them protected from the sun for a couple of days. Plant in the late afternoon.
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 17 Oct, Vaughn (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
You say that harvest is in 30 to 45 days….is that from seed or from germination?
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 22 Nov, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Probably from germination - you will work it out.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 19 Sep, Henry steenkamp (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Staying on the east coast of East London south Africa. Can I sow chillie seed now. And the soil composition please advice. Kind regards Jossie
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 28 Sep, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Yes plant now - just good fertile soil. Good crumbly soil.
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Potato 16 Sep, Mpho Molefe (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Question: Its my 1st time to embark on potatoe planting. What are the common diseases or challenges that may be encountered and how to combat them? The information is top class and straight forwsrd and simple to follow. Thanks a million times.
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Potato 20 Sep, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Just plant them and watch them grow.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 15 Sep, DAVID FIELD (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I AM LOOKING FOR JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TUBERS TO PLANT
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Watermelon 12 Sep, Zakes (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi. I'm staying in Roodepoort, West of Johannesburg. I'd like to find out what type of watermelons that I can plant in this area. Secondly, what are the biggest and sweetest watermelon type that are suitable for the climate conditions of Roodepoort?. Kind regards Zakes Mahlangu Cell: 082 866 0937 (WhatsApp and Voice)
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Watermelon 14 Sep, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Might be best to pick a variety you like.
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Onion 08 Sep, enie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
is there onion variety that you can grow around November in south africa
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Onion 14 Sep, Anonymous (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Check the planting guide - Dec onwards.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 06 Sep, Wendy Paterson (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
If anyone is looking for Roselle/Rosella seed in South Africa go to livingseeds online store.
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Watermelon 05 Sep, Babsie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What makes watermelons to be sugarless
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Watermelon 03 Nov, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Watermelon is a desert plant and needs full sun. Watermelons need to produce a lot of leaves to make enough sugar to produce sweet fruit. To do this they need a constant supply of water. It could also be to a nutrient deficiency in your soil.
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 03 Sep, Mncedisi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
When is it the right time to grow taro roots is pietermaritzburg
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Garlic 01 Sep, Isaac Sieberts (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Which province in southafrica is the best to plant garlic
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Cucumber 18 Aug, Sakkie pieterse (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
How many fruit can you take from one cumcumer plant
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Cucumber 18 Jul, Robert (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I grew Ashley cucumbers, and got between 15 to 18 fruit per plant.
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Onion 22 Jul, Joseph (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Is it okay to plant Texas grano onions in August and September. I am in mpumalanga, South Africa
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Artichokes (Globe) 22 Jul, Olabisi Vincent Ogofohun (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Will Artichokes grow in Nigeria?
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