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Artichokes (Globe) 14 Feb, Bee-Pie's Greens (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Yes, artichokes can grow in areas with climates similar to those of the Mediterranean, where they are native.
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Horseradish 13 Jul, Attila Juhász (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hello horseradish king! https://hajdusagitorma.hu/en/
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Garlic 06 Jul, Pitso Maseko (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What type of soil is suitable for growing a garlic ? Between hard neck and soft neck which test best?
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Garlic 03 Jul, Fezeka (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi there. I'm interested in planting Garlic. What is the differences between hardneck and softneck garlic ? What variety / cultivar is best for sub-tropical and summer rainfall areas ?
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Garlic 05 Jul, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Softneck garlic has leaves that remain soft and flexible even when mature, while hardneck garlic typically has thicker and more brittle skin. Softneck garlic, which is often found in grocery stores due to its longer shelf life and mild flavor, is a preferred choice for most recipes. In the tropics, it is advisable to grow softneck garlic as it tends to perform better in warmer weather conditions.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 25 Jun, Lynn (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
My Jerusalem Artichokes had very few tubers. Almost nothing. The soil is semi-sea sand in a winter rainfall area. The colour of the soil is like sea sand. What can I add specifically for Artichokes?
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 29 Jun, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Buy in some good soil and add compost manures etc.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 23 Jun, John dodgson (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
When did they start growing corn in the wester Cape?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 01 Jun, Julie Tasker (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Do I pull the eggplant bush up or cut back over winter?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 10 Jun, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I plant new seeds/seedlings each year.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 17 May, Jessica (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hello. When can I grow sweet corn in Botswana?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 19 May, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Find your climate zone and check the planting guide.
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Garlic 20 Apr, Carol (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Feb to April is that the only time to grow Garlic in south africa Or is there another time slot Thanks
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Garlic 08 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Probably yes. If you could grow it other times it would say so. Plants need certain soil temperature to germinate and climate conditions to grow and mature.
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Strawberry Plants 12 Apr, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi, Looking for ideas on low chill stone fruit varieties with successful fruiting along the kzn Westville area. I am getting mixed information with some claims of high humidity being problematic. As a kid we had a green variety of peach that bore 100's if fruit but cant find the exact variety. Thanks Mohammed
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Strawberry Plants 29 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Your title says strawberries - your question is regarding peaches. You seem to have two issues. The first chilling hours -- which the net (FTN) defines as: Chilling hours are the minimum number of hours that a peach tree needs to get, specifically, nighttime temperatures between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit, in order to produce a good crop of peaches.. If the hours are not met (say in a warm winter), the blossoms mostly just fall off the trees and do not set fruit. Additionally you mentioned humidity which for peaches is leaf curl: (FTN) Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease of peach and nectarine. It is favoured by prolonged wet, cool weather in the spring as new growth is developing. Infected leaves become thick and curled with red and yellow discolouration. Infected leaves eventually drop. Again FTN Peaches with the fewest chill hour requirements are all yellow freestones. Cultivars needing 100 chill hours or less, the lowest requirement, include Gulf Queen (Prunus persica “Gulf Queen"), Mid Pride (Prunus persica “Mid Pride”), Bonita (Prunus persica “Bonita”) and Ventura (Prunus persica “Ventura”). Also Eva's Pride. additionally: With one exception, white peaches with low chill requirements are all freestones. At 200 chill hours, Tropic Snow (Prunus persica “Tropic Snow") has the lowest requirement. If you think a nectarine might work then: Desert Delight is a good choice --- but it seems to me that you might want to think about persimmons.
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Strawberry Plants 19 Apr, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Best to google for that kind of info. You just have to try it. .
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Ginger 10 Apr, Heidi Ruede (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have at this time of season ( April ) a small sprouting ginger root. I believe it is not the right time of season to plant it into my vegetable garden. What am I going to do with this root? Please advise. I am living in Cape town with winter rains. I really would also appreciate directions how to plant it best. Thank you very much for your helpful advise. Looking forward to your response. Kind regards, Heidi
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Ginger 19 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You could maybe plant it in a pot and protect it from excess rain, then plant out in the spring.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 09 Apr, Nico Prinsloo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy tubers/plants in South Africa
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Sunflower 03 Apr, Helene Snyders (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I get seed of Sunflower Single Sunspot Helianthus annuus regards Helene Snyders
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Sunflower 19 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Maybe online
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Sunflower 05 Apr, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Try internet sites.
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Leeks 31 Mar, Ethel Mashadi Matjane (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Is it the right time now to plant leek. How long does it take to harvest?
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Leeks 19 Apr, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Read the planting guide and notes. A bit late but you could try -
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Leeks 05 Apr, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Read the plant guide and notes here.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 24 Mar, Zarina (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hello I would live to grow luffa & make soaps with them to sell. Please advise me where I am able to buy it. Thank you
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 29 Mar, Donna (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Hi Zarina, I don't know anything about this company that is located in your area, but I found a local seed company called Seeds and Plants South Africa. Not all seed companies offer luffa seeds as you probably have discovered no matter where you garden. The website site looks very professional with a wide variety of selections. The Best, Donna
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Cucumber 22 Mar, Tankiso (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Why is it bad to plant cucumber near tomatoes or potatoes?
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Cucumber 26 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
The rules of companion planting indicate that cucumbers and tomatoes/potatoes should not be planted in close proximity to one another. Let's consider what companion planting is all about first. 1. Companion planting is about creating a diversity in the garden that reduces the chances of PESTs/disease wiping out your garden. So in CP you don't plant things that are prone to the same diseases or attract the same pests close together. In the case of cukes and tomatoes it is: fusarium wilt and powdery mildew. (there could be more things...but this is enough that you have violated one of CP rules). 2. CP is about nutrition in the soil -- that is, you would not plant two things in close proximity that both require heavy amount of any particular mineral/vitamin. So for example if both plants are heavy feeders of potassium -- clearly they would compete too heavily for this resource most likely all plants would not get enough potassium. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and require lots of nitrogen and potassium. Pale, yellowish leaves indicate nitrogen deficiency. Leaf bronzing is a sign of potassium deficiency. Potatoes LOVE potassium, and low levels of potassium cause hollow heart (the middle of the potatoes looks like it is rotting), further the potato plant needs ALL it's potassium at the early stages (BEFORE setting tubers). Potatoes are also HEAVY feeders. Tomatoes are HEAVY feeders. So CP says not to plant heavy feeders next to each other... they compete to much for nutrition. Ok, so now you know why CP says not to plant these plants next to each other. The question then becomes.... but CAN I still do it knowing about the wilt and mildew and potassium and general heavy feeding of all the plants.... SURE, BUT be sure to add lots of nutrition to the soil (compost/manure) add lots of potassium (before planting mainly) and be sure to top up the nutrition during the growing phases... so maybe add manure/compost before planting, mid season and again when fruit starts setting. Also all these plants LOVE water... and lots of it, and this to me, makes it convenient when watering, to have my water lovers all in one spot... that way I can just dump a 5 gallon bucket of water int he middle of them. Also, careful how you trellis the cucumber, you don't want to create a roof over the tomatoes/potatoes that will hold moisture and encourage the mildews.
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