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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 23 Mar, Garry Moylan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy seeds and what is the best time to plant - thank you
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 22 Mar, Renee Gronow (Australia - temperate climate)
First time question, new to planting and growing home grown vegetables. But have noticed my capsicum plants have black spots
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 19 Mar, Michele Aarons (Australia - temperate climate)
How can l buy 1 packet of Salsife seeds. I am in Victoria AUSTRALIA and l not sure if they going to grow.We have a very hot summer and can be frost in winter. Thanking you. Michele
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 22 Mar, Anonymous (Australia - temperate climate)
Try an on-line search for it
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 17 Mar, Anita (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Wonderful rain and more to come however - will my plot of rosellas that are ready to harvest survive this comfortably? I usually have a dry growing season being west of Ipswich. We have customers for the fresh fruit so I am getting a bit nervous about the fruit until we start picking soon. Thankyou
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 18 Mar, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
The dangers of growing a lot of vegies this time of the year is the weather. If you do, then you run the risk of the weather ruining or damaging your crop. 4-5-6 inches of rain in an hour or so can make a mess real quick. That is why I don't start planting until this month. A quick downpour maybe ok, but prolong wet weather could lead to disease, fungus and insects (grubs). Keep a close eye on them. It is your call when to pick.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 17 Mar, GLORIA (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can i plant corn maize in pots?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 14 Apr, Brad (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You sure can I grew corn in pots last season, I used 500x390mm pots from bunnings (the biggest plastic pots they had) I had 9 pots in total in a cube with 3 corn plants in each one and they grew well, those pots are way to heavy for the wind to blow over. I have also used milk crates if you have any of them lying around just chop up your old compost bags and line the inside of the crates and fill, they're really easy to move around they're actually easier to move around then the big plastic pots haha.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 18 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Corn should be planted in blocks, that is 2-3 or more rows for pollination reasons. It is probably up to you - do you want say 20 x 30mm+ pots. When plants are 1.2-1.8m high they can blow over in the wind.
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 14 Mar, elaine (Australia - temperate climate)
can i use chicken poo tea for my silverbeet thxs
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 15 Mar, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes - google
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Pumpkin 13 Mar, Martyn Beaver (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can I grow pumpkin all year round in Brisbane and if so can I grow Kent /jap and butternut ?
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Pumpkin 19 Mar, M (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Most crops have a preferred season or two to grow during. There are reasons for that. That is why this website recommends growing at certain times of the year.
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Asparagus 09 Mar, Suzie Taylor (Australia - temperate climate)
It's perfect as a side dish for any meal. I grow my own so I was looking for new ideas and like yourself I highly recommend trying to grow your own (As a guide: https://www.gardenate.com/plant/Asparagus?zone=2 or https://gardenerland.com/edible/vegetables/growing-asparagus/ ). It does taste better than the shop bought plants.
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Asparagus 10 Mar, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Mine are 5 years old and I put compost and rooster booster on mine in late August after trimming back old growth. I pick for about 10 weeks, let the ferns grow until mid Jan and cut back again. Compost and rooster booster again and pick for 4 weeks. Then let it go ferns again. Mainly have it on toast for breaky.
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Asparagus 14 Mar, tolga (Australia - arid climate)
i was given a small Asparagus seedling and is now growing very healthy in a clay pot. how long before they start producing spears? and where is the best spot to grow these and soil type please
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Asparagus 19 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Asparagus requires good friable free draining soil and full sun. Plant it out when it is 12-15
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Asparagus 22 Mar, Anonymous (Australia - temperate climate)
12-15 (?)
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Watermelon 08 Mar, Lannu (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I bought a melon plant from bunnings and I'm planting it separated from another plants for a good grow but this is the 4th week and it's only a foot long now the growth. So I'm not sure if it's normal I thought it should be fast growing like pumpkin plants? Please waiting for your response.
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Watermelon 09 Mar, Darren (Australia - temperate climate)
You are probably at the end of the growing season for watermelons. You can either persevere and hope it grows or pull it out and plant something in season.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 08 Mar, Bruce Ray (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have just purchased a mature rosella plant .. It already has fruit. I understand soil conditions needed but am not sure of sunshine requirements. live in NNSW 60 km from the coast. Like your site! Thank you in advance
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 09 Mar, rod ward (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Bruce, Rod here from Caboolture Qld, about 30klms from coast. From my experience and not sure what you refer to as a mature plant. Rosellas like full sun, like soil to be moist but do not overwater, like a well drained soil, they are known to die very quickly if too wet. I buy seedlings as I have poor success in raising from seed. Up to about 400mm high I remove any small fruit so that they tend to branch out. I planted last year in September and the first flowers appeared about 3 weeks ago. Fruit ready to pick now. My trees are about 2metres tall now. Message back if you would like more info. Cheers Rod
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 22 Sep, Matilda (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Rod, just wondering where do you buy your seedings from? Many thanks, Matilda
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 10 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Rod - germinating seeds. I use nursery trays about 15
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Peas 07 Mar, Ann (Australia - temperate climate)
Do you class Mt Isa north west Qld as sub tropical it is still late 30s C and through the night I would like to plant peas but not sure if it’s too soon
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Peas 08 Mar, (Australia - arid climate)
You are arid. Peas plant from April.
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Cauliflower 07 Mar, Lea Zimmer (Australia - temperate climate)
I have grown cauli from seeds. In a greenhouse. Have noticed holes in the leaves thinking it was snails I put crushed egg shells in the pots along with snail bait, only to find last night small green caterpillars, happily munching away on a new leaf. I sprayed the entire plant with soapy water in a squeeze bottle. Was that the right thing to use. Even though I used bait I would rather have used something natural. Help needed
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Cauliflower 08 Jun, Gary Adams (Australia - temperate climate)
Spray with Dipel which is organic and has no withholding period
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Cauliflower 10 Mar, colleen (USA - Zone 10b climate)
The most effective organic solution to your problem is B.t. (B. thuringiensis). It's a naturally occurring bacteria that only targets the caterpillars but is harmless to everything else. Soapy water can be useful for aphids but probably won't do much to the cabbage loopers unless you use so much soap that you risk harming your plants.
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Cauliflower 09 Mar, Darren (Australia - temperate climate)
Neem oil will get rid of the caterpillars, if you don't feel confident to pick them all off. Follow instructions on bottle.
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