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Horseradish 27 Mar, Gerhard Venter (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy horseradish to plant ? I stay in Knysna.
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Horseradish 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I have scoured the internet! You can only import them at this stage.
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Cauliflower 16 Mar, Keith SPICER (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
My cauliflowers are frequently attacked overnight in their growing boxes which are about a metre high . What could be the cause of this? There is no evidence other than tooth marks. Rats?
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 14 Mar, TLANGELANI MAGAMANA (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
when is the right time to plant habanero in Tzaneen area
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 06 Mar, Coral Reynolds (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I bought some Jerusalem artichokes at the market / restaurant near Lanseria airport.We roasted some and made soup....delish.Then planted 4.At first thought they wouldnt grow...but dont give up ...today they are nearly 6 feet tall ...about to flower.Cant wait to harvest them !
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 04 Mar, Deleene (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I live in a very hot long summer rainfall with a short very cold (black frost at least once in winter) area. When is the best time to plant my Loofah seeds?
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Early spring. Do it now.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 09 Mar, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
https://www.gardenate.com/plant/Luffa It is right there in the calendar.
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 25 Feb, Will (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
CAN I PLANT BUTTERNUTS NOW (FEB)? (Gardenate replied : It depends on when cold weather starts in your local area. The plants might not have time to develop before the soil is too cold.)
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Spring is the best time to sow all your cucurbit family members.
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 04 Mar, Anonymous (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
You are talking about butternut pumpkins aren't you. Best to ask in the pumpkin section not the squash. Go to pumpkin enter your climate zone and then check the planting guide.
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Butternuts are considered a squash.
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Ginger 14 Feb, Ursula (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
We reside in Kwazulu Natal East Coast Sub Tropical Climate. When is the best time to grow ginger
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Ginger 22 Feb, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
It has it in the calendar guide at the top of the page.
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Basil 03 Feb, Douglas Pearce (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Best month to sow chickpeas in Johannesburg?
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Potato 03 Feb, michelle (Australia - tropical climate)
How can I grow potatoes and carrots in year round tropical climate
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Potato 04 Feb, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Check the planting guide here for these crops. Most vegetables are seasonal. Basically you need certain temperatures to grow different crops. Do some internet research about growing vegetables.
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Lettuce 01 Feb, Raymond Rich (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Will it be to late to sow Lettuce seed in Johannesburg region in February. Have a well protected area from early cold and can provide sufficient water when rainfall reduces from March.
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Lettuce 02 Feb, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try it.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 18 Jan, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
actually in southern ecuador in the sierras. subtropical humid and rainy now until march then flowing into very dry season. Difference from your other sites in southern hemisphere is the winds. My location is about 5000ft above sea level. the real temps (not with humidity) hover about 27c to 30C and it can drop to 10C overnight in the dry season and everything turns brown, in the rainy season it may cool down if there is cloud cover for two days (we are in the Sierras). . I notice that eggplant can become a perennial but how long might it last in a container. this seems a better option. climate control is easier and digging a pit thru rocky soil to use compost is laborious. I hire people to do that for large bushes and fruit trees and even the roses - which seem to thrive here in this climate pose a learning curve LOL
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Ginger 17 Jan, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I would like to grow black ginger in my ward
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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 12 Jan, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Good day to all, Where can we purchase arugula veg in Western Cape Souh Africa? Thank you
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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 23 Jul, Lilla (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
You can buy them from Seeds for Africa.
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Brussels sprouts 10 Jan, Alison E Verdonk (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I actually live in Salalah Oman and temp is always between 25 to 35 degrees celsius. Will it be possible to grow brussel sprouts in this temp?
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Brussels sprouts 12 Jan, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
This crop was named after Brussels, Belgium - where they have grown this crop for centuries. This crop tastes best after a light freeze. I've never tried to grow this crop in your climate.... but my best guess is the plant would not thrive and the brussels sprouts inferior. Research indicates: Sprouts that mature during hot or dry weather will be flimsy and bitter.
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Brussels sprouts 10 Jan, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Your average temperature would be too hot for brussel sprouts. They like a cool start.
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 20 Dec, Hans zwets (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where in the western cape can I buy witlof .?
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Seeds for Africa and Livingseeds.co.za sell seeds.
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 09 Mar, Marius (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I bought mine online from Living seeds (www.livingseeds.co.za). They are in Henley-on-Klip, Gauteng.
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 04 Jan, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Google where to buy it.
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