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Onion 10 Nov, Donita (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, when onion leaves start making a flowers, what does that mean? Thanks
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Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) 08 Nov, robyn scott (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Bought seeds from Livingseeds. Will plant them in winter because Durban summers are too hot
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Peas 02 Nov, Wendy Parris (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
From Living Seeds... they will post or courier your purchase to you. Look them up on the web.
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Asparagus 30 Oct, JAYCEE (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
is the Ashton area in the Boland right to grow asparagus?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 30 Oct, Floyd (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have plant the green pepper in limpopo(Phalaborwa), My question its okay have a green house to protect the pepper because its hot in Phalaborwa. What must I do to maintain them so long
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Asparagus 28 Oct, gail gous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi I would like to buy some asapargus plants in the Stilbaai Area, where can I find a nursery or is it possible to buy online? Regards Gail
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Artichokes (Globe) 27 Oct, kd siebani (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
where can I get seed for artichoke?i intend to grow the on my 1 ha plot
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Strawberry Plants 25 Oct, Reg Dawson (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can I buy good quality virus free strawberry runners,,what Varieties do you recommend I have heard Selecta or Parfait Also up to date info. On planting ,fertilising and spraying for insects and diseases.Planting recommendations beds sizes and plastic Mulch your advice Pse. RMD
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Garlic 22 Oct, Gert olivier (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
We would like to plant garlic. Area is Bela Bela and we would like to find out where to purchase the seed pods. Our soil is clay, will this work and when should we plant Thanks
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Beetroot (also Beets) 22 Oct, Amanda (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Can l plant beet (not seeds) that have grown roots?
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Beetroot (also Beets) 26 Feb, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
beetroot don't like transplanting , it is not advisable
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Strawberries (from seeds) 20 Oct, Adam Gordon-Strong (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, I farm in Zambia and am looking for alternative crops to my current main crop which is Tobacco, does anyone have info on variety, fertilisation, cultural practices etc i would say in general we are hotter and wetter than SA here in Zambia. thanks
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 19 Oct, Maria (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy Salsify seed in South Africa? I live in NW Province, Klerksdorp (City of Matlosana).
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Garlic 12 Oct, Hannelie Burger (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am staying in Sutherland Northern Cape with very harsh snowy winters and thunder rain in summer on top of the Komsberg mountain range. Is it possible to plant garlic now in October and harvest before winter because our growing window is only between October and March. Which cultivar is the best for this conditions.
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Horseradish 11 Oct, Jeanie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi everyone, I was also in the same situation searching for horseradish. I stay near Durbs, but on holiday in Cape Town. Walked into a shop/nursery called Staark Ayres, spoke to a lady called Channon, very helpful who within 2 days had one for me! So contact the company perhaps they can help you.......they had at least 3 plants there yesterday! Happy horseradish hunting! Jeanie
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 10 Oct, Dudley Randa;; (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi. My chilli plants growing shoots are all withering and curling up. Can someone help me with a treatment. Spider mite spray doesn't seem to help
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Strawberries (from seeds) 10 Oct, Linda van Eeden (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am residing on the West Rand (Krugersdorp area) I would like to know where I can buy strawberry plants or seeds.
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Ginger 08 Oct, Hermien (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have 3 tunnels to plant ginger in.We stay in Groblersdal where it is very hot in the summers.how do i get started with seeds or ginger plants.tx
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 07 Oct, Lamin Kabba Bajo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Which is the best way to plant Zucchini, direct seeding or through nursery? Thanks.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 07 Oct, christine (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi there! Have been given one cape gooseberry fruit to enable me to grow from seed. My question is...ought I to wait till the yellow fruit dries totally before putting into soil or can I simply put the whole fruit into a plant pot and hope for the best??? I am keen to get it underway???
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Horseradish 07 Oct, Johan Ferreira (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am looking for horseradish plants/roots to plant for my own consumption. I'm in Limpopo, will gladly pay postage/courier or any other cost involved. My contact number: 0829272887
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 05 Oct, Anne Benn (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I live in Durban Kzn , where can I buy them
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Tomato 05 Oct, Kika (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I have a few tomato plants, they seem to flower a lot but no fruit comes from the flowers. What am I doing wrong? Too much/little water?
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Asparagus 04 Oct, kathy (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
My plant is one year old. Growing well but lots of ferns. Should i cut them down and how far and cut all ferns down? Or just leave it. About half metre tall.
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Asparagus 05 Oct, Frans (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Kathy. Yes you should trim is to about 10 cm. The focus for the first 16 months should be root oriantated. Cutting it down will fors the roots to work and grow better as more nutrients are available for just that. Give a good dose of bone meal (beenmeel) after such a trimming. Hope you find this helpfull.
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 02 Oct, Carla (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
To those who want seed. Ask people who are going oversees to bring it for you.
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Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 01 Oct, Amanda (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
This grows into a huge shrub in my garden in Cape Town! I'd say spacing is more like 100 cm x 100 cm, not 20 cm apart
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Asparagus 01 Oct, aadila (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
hi i just bought asparagus plants from my nursery. they are about a meter high with about 3 or 4 ferns.the helpers there did not know how old the plants are. when do u suppose i can start harvesting? when do u suggest i start harvesting because i heard u should leave them for 2-3 years.
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Asparagus 02 Oct, Eric (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi where in Durban did you buy your plants i have been looking everywhere?
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 24 Sep, Alexia (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi Tanya I found mine in the sprouting seed section of the seedsforafrica.co.za online shop. I have not grown them but only sprouted them and they are spicy! Having read this post I'm sowing them into my garden too. hope this helps.
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