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Tomato 02 Jun, christo (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi there, I 've got tomatoes,1.8m high.They suffered a lot fr red spider bug.I treated it insecticide called MICTA sucsesfully.They bear nice fruit bit the new flowers get dry before making a little fruit. Can somebody tel me WHY.
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Tomato 26 Feb, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
are there any signs of rot on the stems , help them along with 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts in five liters of water every two months. losing of flowers usual has only two causes , a shortage of water and or shortage of minerals , therefore ensure that water is provided and don't water the foliage but soil level , but don't over water them . Epsom salts seems to be a wonder solve them all. red spider mites lay there eggs in the stems of your plants check for any signs of damage,on the stems.
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Tomato 18 Aug, Derek Bennett (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi Hennie. You appear to have a good knowledge of tomatoes. Please, could you send me details of how to grow toms.. Sincerely Derek
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Garlic 31 May, Tumelo Racoco (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can i get the garlic?
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 31 May, Kate (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I Have a beautiful rainbow chilli in a large pot in full sun. It's turning yellow and wilting. Am I over or under watering it ?
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 01 Jun, Mike (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Chili plants don't need lots of water, sounds as if you might be overwatering.
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Kale (also Borecole) 30 May, Ngwekazi, Anele (AZP) (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi Where can i purchase Kale from in Gauteng Most urgent please
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Kale (also Borecole) 10 May, Jeanette (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Anele, I found Kale seeds at Pick and Pay in Howick in December last year. When I left in May, they were still selling them there (I live in Port Shepstone area) if you have not found any I will check the shops here.
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Garlic 30 May, Osman (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
1. When is the best time to plant garlic to Northern Kenya 2. How long will it take from the planing date to the harvesting date 3. What type of Garlic is the best to plant in Northern Kenya I will appreciate your answers please Thank you
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Cucumber 28 May, john (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I am in limpopo Nwanedi i want know the season to plant butternut.I would like you to send me the spay program for butternut,tomatoes,cabbage,maize,pumpkin.i would you to iclude fertilizer program.
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Watermelon 28 May, joe (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I would like to plant watermelons early July in the Limpopo valley can I do it , for the temp is around 19-28 ? Should I plant this directly or start by planting in seed trays ?
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Watermelon 05 Jan, Pieter (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi Joe, early Jul is a bit risky as you can still get black frost. Farmers around Lephalale push the planting date - Sometimes they're lucky.... delivering season first watermelon....
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 21 May, Philip Nel (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
We have a small holding in Koster reign and want to try doing some sweet corn.I have passed by Brits area and noticed they do lots of sweet corn and seems as if they plant during the winter months. Could you share some information on this regard with us?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 24 Aug, phillip (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Plant now dont wait
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Horseradish 19 May, Barbara Zwecker (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I do not like horseradish, but I am a seed and plant maniac.Yesterday (Sunday 18th May 2014) I found dryish pieces -roots- at our local PnP in Lambton, Germiston. I will re-hydrate them to hopefully revive them and see if they will grow. Will keep you posted.
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Potato 19 May, leseli (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Dear Sir/Madam I'm leseli like to plant potatoes in August 2014 im in Matatiele Next to Kokstard in Estern Cape What i really need on is all the tips that u can give me is my first time to plant potatoes and im willing to make it. where to get the right seed my ph on the siol must be.
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Garlic 17 May, Tom (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
where in south africa can i find a reliable supplier of garlic seeds for commercial growing..
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Garlic 01 Oct, S (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Try Garlic Growers Association South Africa. www.garlicgrowers.co.za
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 14 May, ROB MEEUSEN (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Ik ben Kok . Helemaal geen groene vingers. Graag wil ik Witloof kweken . De witloof wortel geeft mij het grote probleem . Wanneer zaaien . Kan dit in de winter in de West kaap . Het zaad heb ik reeds . Dank voor wat hulp . ROB MEEUSEN . 'm Cook. No green thumb. I would like chicory cultivation. The chicory root gives me the big problem. When sowing. Can this winter in the Western Cape. The seed I have already. Thanks for some help. ROB MEEUSEN.
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 23 Jun, Samuel (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Rob Did you get your Witloof seeds here in South Africa, if yes where?
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 22 Oct, Monique Terblanche (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hoi, Ik ben een Vlaming wonende in Pretoria en kan nergens witloof kopen. Hebt u al een kweker gevonden en indien wel , wilt u aub een adres geven waar ik het kan kopen. Groetjes Moniqiue (Hi, I am a Fleming living in Pretoria and nowhere to buy chicory. Have you already found a breeder and if so, would you please give an address where I can buy it. Greetings Moniqiue)
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Celery 14 May, diane (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
My celery has white colour on the leaves almost like white spots. Do you perhaps know whats causing this or what I can do to remedy.
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Celery 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Look for aphids. If the leaves become mottled with rust coloured spots it's probably bacterial blight.
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Garlic 12 May, Jose Alvares (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I planted garlic in March The 3th how long do I need to pick it Johannesburg
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Garlic 13 May, Jo (Australia - temperate climate)
Harvest garlic in early summer, when the lower leaves have turned yellow and die off. You can dig down gently along side the plants to check if they have formed bulbs before you pull them up.
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Potato 11 May, mapula (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
hi lydia I am Mapula in limpopo want to plant potatoes.Were can i buy potato seedsin limpopo or gauteng. thanks
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Sunflower 10 May, robert tshivhidzo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
i need to be one of sunflower growering i need your help
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Strawberry Plants 09 May, Tsholofelo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What are types of strawberry?
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Lettuce 04 May, Imthiaz Hoosen (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi I am assisting a community garden project in Grasmere, South of Johannesburg. Please advise if lettuce can be planted in May. Thank you
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Lettuce 10 Oct, Roger Chicken (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Imthiaz, just picked up your question today and thought I could provide some clarification, especially as we are in the same area.I Find that lettuce love the cooler months here, and will take some light frost. They tend to "bolt" in the hot summer months and do better in broken shade during this time. If you plant seeds in trays at the beginning of Feb. you can start planting out seedlings in early March and continue through to Oct. / Nov.
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