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Sage (also Common Sage) 18 Aug, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
What soil type does cotiander and sage rquire
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Sage (also Common Sage) 10 Jun, Dianne (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Have just started growing my first crop of coriander and was told to keep moist. Whereas sage apparently does not like lots of water. I make sure there is compost and bonemeal in the soil and have had great success.
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Broccoli 16 Aug, Adri (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I have a problem after harvesting, sometimes everything is fine, broccoli lasts in the fridge for a week or two. Other times they turn yellow overnight, and also there is a problem with smell. When they smell it is so bad you cant have it in the house you have to bury perfectly fresh green broccoli heads... there doesn't seem to be a pattern, how do I harvest my beautiful broccoli to always have a good result?
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Strawberry Plants 15 Aug, Lyn Stewart (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
My strawberries are almost ripe and the fruits are being eaten by something. I have covered them with an old mosquito net, but I don't want to spray. Is there anything else I can do?
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Beetroot (also Beets) 15 Aug, Henry martins (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Am a nigerian is there any other name or way 4 me 2 recognise a beetroot in my locality.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
The closest I get is 'ireke'.
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 12 Aug, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Please can you tell me where I can purchase collard seeds.
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Garlic 12 Aug, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
can garlic be planted under shadenet
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Basil 12 Aug, Johan Moll (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Good day I am a small scale bee hobbyist, I have 40 full bee brood boxes and am looking for a plant to plant that have a lot of pollen and nectar. A fiend told me that wild basil is the best plant to plant to help the bees produce the best honey during nectar flow. Maybe you can assist me with info to help my hobby grow. Johan
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Basil 05 Sep, Vin (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Try get hold of Asian basil. It's easy to grow from seed and the bees love it!
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Basil 25 Sep, Niko (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Good day Johan A great and easy to maintain alternative is lavender. It is easy to grow require very little water and the bees just love it
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French tarragon 07 Aug, Daniel Dolpire (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
French Tarragon does not grow from seed! I generally just separate some roots in early spring.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 06 Aug, Pam Oosthuizen (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Can I trim back the leggy branches after the Fruiting season?
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 04 Aug, Mark (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy Jerusalem artichokes in Johannesburg?
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Cabbage 02 Aug, Oliver Magwenzi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hello David I have been looking at buying Megaton cabbage in South Africa,. Did you manage to get where one can buy this in South Africa. I am a farmer based at Kintyre Estates in Harare, Zimbabwe and am into cabbage farming. Please reply to [email protected] or sms me on +263773029669 I would greatly appreciate Regards Oliver
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Cabbage 22 Jan, Creynauw van Zyl (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
All farmers in and around Africa can always contact Hishtil SA. They are the best and most professional seedling nersery. Contact details: 015 395 4034 My number if you have any questions about Hishtil SA: +27719035312
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Onion 01 Aug, Marietjie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can I sow onions, texas grano, now? Living in Potchefstroom.
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Kale (also Borecole) 30 Jul, Odete Arede (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I want to know where can i obtain either the seeds to plant or iif you can get the kale at vegetable shops, and where?
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 29 Jul, Desiree Parkes (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Broad beans are beneficial for the brain as once eatenthey provide dopamine which is essential for preventing and for the aid of Parkinson's ddisease which is incurable. Broad beans must be eaten freshly picked and cooked folr maximum benefit.
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Cabbage 29 Jul, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
can I plant cabbage now, in brits area?
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Asparagus 28 Jul, ronnie mynhardt (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
jes i would like to plant a few in my garden on a small holding close to zeerust in north west.Need a few seed --Thanks Ronnie
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Garlic 24 Jul, Dorothy Kibirige (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Which type is best for Uganda, when is the best planting period, and when to harvest it? Also, is it possible to have 2 planting seasons in a single year?
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Strawberries (from seeds) 22 Jul, khomo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Does anyone know the company or the place which can legaly source me a specific strawberry variety from outside SA, something like Yael or Tamar variety from Israel, which was destroyed in one of SA's farms about 12yrs ago, does anyone know the rule of getting it legaly for cormmecial use? Thank you in advance
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Watermelon 22 Jul, neville (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
what can i use for fruitflies?
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Watermelon 27 Sep, Brendan (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Did you know? • Fennel repels flies and fleas. • Thyme and dill repel cabbage moth. • Rosemary repels leafhoppers, aphids and caterpillars. • Mint is vulnerable to caterpillar attacks but repels many other insects. • Wormwood repels fruit fly. • Tarragon helps repel snails. • Garlic repels many insects.
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Kale (also Borecole) 21 Jul, venetia (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi I'm also in Pmb and would love some Kale please advise me as to where I can purchase some. Thanx.
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Parsnip 20 Jul, Chris Rault (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Those looking for Parsnip seeds, checkout these sites: www.organicseed.co.za www.seedsforafrica.co.za/ www.soughtafterseedlings.co.za I placed an order on Organic Seeds and Seeds for Africa on Monday and both orders arrived yesterday :) Yay for Parsnips!
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Garlic 17 Jul, Tony Smith (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I live in Malalane, east of Nelspruit and would like to know the following. A lot of the soil here is very clay, is this ok for garlic and what type of soil is best for garlic? Is the climate here suitable for it and what would be the best times to plant? Regards Tony
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Cauliflower 14 Jul, Susan Hair (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
The cauliflower is growing very well with huge big leaves but is not making the flower. It is in well composted soil and gets regular water. The other problem is with the broc which is only making very small flowers. I would really appreciate your help with this problem. Thanks Susan
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Cauliflower 15 Jul, Gymgirl (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Cauliflowers like cool/cold weather. If your average daytime temps aren't hovering between 60-45°, you may not get any heads. Same for the broccoli.
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