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Kale (also Borecole) 23 May, Claus Carstens (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy borecole kale in SA?
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 22 May, Tanja (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I would like to start growing Shallots, I don't have any yet where can I get them from, I have a small holding so I would like quite a lot (100) I would like to start farming with it.................what advice can you give me with regards to preparing my land...........I am busy preparing my land for Tomatoes.........can I do it the same way??
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Pak Choy (also Pak choi) 21 May, Peet Smith (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I am looking to buy the following seeds Pak Choy Bok Choy Chinese Cabbage Chinese Horseradish Bamboo
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Cabbage 21 May, Talifhani (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Which cabbage can stands a hot summer season in Limpopo province
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Endive 21 May, Christine Lucas (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
We supply cricket and worms etc to the critter world and pet shops, We get a lot of requests for endives for iguanas. Can I buy wholesale somewhere or do you suggest I grow my own? If so, were can I get seeds?
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 20 May, Deirdre (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have heard it is grown in Capetown as fodder for cattle? I would love to get some have not had sucess growing them.
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Garlic 16 May, chanel (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
We live in Kokstad which is perfect for the garlic, cold, dry, snow etc. Can anyone tell me if i would need to maltch the garlic, (it gets freezing and snows here) Boarder EC & KZN My first time and the shoots are doing very well!! Thanks appreciate feedback.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 15 May, charmaine (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Does one have to replant chilli plants every year or does the bush actually stay as a kind of shrub?
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 01 Aug, Jordan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi there. It depends on where you live, if you get frost in your area you will probably have to replant every year, if not then there is a good chance that your plants could keep producing chillies for a few years. You can also keep them in pots and overwinter them indoors, this will keep them alive even if you get frost in your area.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 10 May, Hannes Stoltz (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
We re looking chillie growers around the Rustenburg area to contact Many questions to ask. Tel No required
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 24 Sep, Corrie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am in Rustenburg area, summer rainfall, good soil, plenty water, want to grow chillies in larger quantities, would like to get in touch with Hannes, tel nr available
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 18 Jul, Pete van Diepen (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am a grower in the Delmas area. Call me on 083 4500 618
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Potato 03 May, Tessa (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
In SA it is quite common for people to grow vegetables in old tyres. This would also work really well with potatoes because you can just tip them over and harvest the potatoes very easily. I know this article say you shouldn't, but has anyone tried?
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Kale (also Borecole) 02 May, Suhaima (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi I live in KZN, Pietermaritzburg, could anyone tell me where to obtain Kale?
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Kale (also Borecole) 15 Jun, Lesley (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Suhaima - I live in the Midlands and found Kale at the Rotunda nursery in Cedara Road (Hilton). Hope this helps?
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Horseradish 01 May, Andrew Dicks (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Contact Natalie Rowles in Pinetown for horseradish seeds [email protected]
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Horseradish 07 Jun, Corrie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have in 40 years of growing horseradish, never seen fertile seeds..
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Horseradish 24 May, Micky Brand (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Thanks for the tip. Natalie is definately a reliable supplier, got my seeds in less than a week. Highly recommended.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Apr, johan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Does anyone know if it is possible to import Yocan plants/seed/tubers to South Africa. I cant find any locally.
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Endive 26 Apr, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am a cancer patient and my doctor recommended that I include ENDIVE in my diet. do you sell endive or know someone who growns and sell it? Your consideration on the matter will be very much appreciated. Kind regards Carlos V. Mbanze
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 24 Apr, Louis Weyer (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Where can I get Scarlet Runner Bean seed?
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Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) 21 Apr, Mthandazo Moyo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi .... I'm in lesotho I would like to know under which climate I am. I think I fall under summer rains. So I just want to be sure of the dates for planting green beans. Thank you
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Garlic 21 Apr, Violet (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
My garlic has been in pots for 6 months. How do I know when to harvest. Does the stem have to turn brown. I live in the Southern Cape
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 21 Apr, johan (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi. Hope you can help me. I am looking for Yocan plants/tubers/seeds.in south africa .Please let me know if i can buy from you
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 21 Apr, ALAN HUNT (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I obtain Swede (Rutabaga) seeds to grow? I have never seen this veg in South Africa.
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 31 May, Elle (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
LOVE Swedes, just bought some from seeds for africa. You can buy them from their S.A website (.co.za) or the international.com site
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 16 Aug, John (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Any luck with it in jhb west if where is the best place to buy small amount of seed
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 20 Apr, Lucy Mutara (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Thanks for the info but my question is where i can buy seeds for about 2000 plants for yellow capsicums
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 16 May, Micky Brand (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Depends on what type of capsium you are looking for. For ordinary bell peppers try California Wonder. They grow quite easily. I don't know how well you know the cycle of the pepper, but yellow peppers actually come from the same plant as green and red. All peppers start out green - hence the name "green pepper". This is also the time to start picking them. However, if you leave them on the plant, the green pepper will turn yellow. If left longer it will turn orange, then red and finally purple. There's just one snag: your plant will produce more peppers if they are picked green than left to turn yellow, orange, red and purple which is probably why green peppers are so much cheaper then their brothers. I always found it difficult to grow peppers from seeds gotten from fruits bought in stores. Rather buy a dried, treated seed like Stykes and Ayres. There's a wonderful seller on Bid or Buy called Seeds for Africa. They sell all matter of seeds and have quite a variety of capsium seeds from peppers to chillies. You might want to check them out.
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Kale (also Borecole) 19 Apr, Sam (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Kale is available from Livingseeds which is a mail order organic seed company based in Jo'burg. Google them. I am busy growing my first crop of Tuscan Kale for winter. Yay!
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