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Watermelon 19 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Read the notes here.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 09 Mar, Diane (New Zealand - temperate climate): I have been given some Cape Gooseberry seeds from and existing bush. I see that it is too late to sow these in March. Can these seeds be kept until August, or am I better to discard them and start again at sowing time.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 02 Apr, Caity (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Diane they will be fine. Just store them dry cool and dark
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 15 Mar, Dave in California Zone 10A (USA - Zone 10a climate): Diane, I keep seeds from a lot of the common vegetables I grow like spinach, peas, carrots, beans, tomatoes, corn, and such, but I have never grown Cape Gooseberry and do not know what the days for germination are supposed to be, but as general rule I would keep the seeds and maybe start them in trays or pots a few weeks before it's time to transplant them outside. That way you will see how many sprout and then decide if you need to get other seeds. All the seeds I save usually have very good germination rates for a minimum of a couple of years, and I have been getting good results from a lot of the seeds I saved from three and four years ago.
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Parsnip 05 Mar, Jeri (USA - Zone 3b climate): When can I start parsnips indoors for zone 3b? Or when to plant seeds outdoors? My season may be too short to start outdoors?
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Potato 04 Mar, Carol Erasmus (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Should potatoes be kept in shade for growing Thanks I live in Capetown Thanks
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Onion 04 Mar, Mary (USA - Zone 8a climate): Do onion sets do well in a container?
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Asparagus 02 Mar, Nancy (USA - Zone 9b climate): I planted crowns last year in a raised bed. As of today, March 2nd, I have a lot of spears and ferns that are 3-4 feet high. Do I continue to let them grow or cut it all down at the soil level? Can’t seem to find the right answer.
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Asparagus 25 Mar, Jill C. (USA - Zone 8b climate): You must be south of me. I'm in Bastrop. My "ferns" (not sure what to call those) are over 5 feet tall now! I'm going to let them grow now until they die out when it freezes. I got one spear the first year!
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Strawberry Plants 01 Mar, Anne (USA - Zone 9a climate): Any variety suggestions for growing strawberries in Las Vegas?
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Strawberry Plants 29 Feb, dan (USA - Zone 10a climate): I've ordered stawberries (Seascape and Mara Du Bois) grown in hanging baskets. I'd like to include companion plants, any thoughts? Thank you in advance.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 29 Feb, Mike (USA - Zone 5b climate): What does T and S mean is that when I would want to move the indoor seedlings outdoors?
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 12 Mar, Liz (Gardenate) (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): S means sow (suitable time) and T means transfer seedlings to growing bed. You could harden them off a bit by putting them outside (in their little pots or trays) during the daytime and then moving them under cover at night. Do that for about a week, then going out into a garden bed will not be such a temperature shock for them.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 29 Feb, Isabel Clarke (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): A colleague gave me 5 or 6 fruit from her tree and said I could just pop the whole fruit into a pot and it will grow? Will it or do I need to open up the fruit and take seed out? Pls can you tell me what to do with them?? Thanks :)
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 19 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Just break it open and scatter the seeds about 100mm apart - best for when you go to transplant them.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 28 Feb, Hannie Jackson (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Morning, where can I get some lufa seeds, ? I hope you can assist me. Thanks.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 01 Aug, Mia van Biljon (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I buy mine on Seeds for Africa (online shop). They are currently out of stock but will come back in stock late September or early October, just in time to sow them (I asked the staff, as I'm looking to buy some too). Just be careful to not sow them too late (buy as soon as they come in stock). To avoid delivery fee, you can collect the seeds at their shop. The seeds are also available on Seeds and Plants South Africa (online shop), but the delivery fee is quite high on that website. Hope this helps.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 06 Sep, Paul (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I have a box of loofah seeds. I'm happy to swap some seeds. Or happy to give some. 0823419744
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Feb, James (USA - Zone 7a climate): Where to buy tuber/roots to plant??? Yacon plants.
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Dill 26 Feb, Michael (USA - Zone 7b climate): which side sun Direction for mammoth dill plant in elevated raised bed garden zone 7b Texas?
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Asparagus 25 Feb, Sherry L (USA - Zone 8b climate): Zone 8b, Central Georgia. Since we have pretty hot, scorching summers, would it be better to plant asparagus where it doesn't get full afternoon sun? Just afraid it couldn't take the heat.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 24 Feb, Gerry (New Zealand - temperate climate): Hello can I grow sweet potatoes in Clyde Central Otago?
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 18 Mar, Lex (New Zealand - temperate climate): We have grown them successfully in Balclutha 2021/22 2022/23. This years crop 2023/24 Was slow getting going but perked up in December. The tops havn't grown as much as the previous 2 years but we are hopeful of getting a worth while crop when we dig them up. I would say just have a go. Because we have a shorter season it is tempting to put them in early like 1/11 but we think it is better to wait until the ground has warmed up. cheers Lex
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Potato 24 Feb, Calfred Andawe (Australia - tropical climate): I Need your assistance on how to plant Potatoes in Large scale in dry and Humid climate, full procedures on planting and harvesting
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Potato 19 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): 30-40mm apart and rows 60mm apart.
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Potato 01 Mar, Faith Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate): Also -- please provide information about how large - LARGE SCALE is. That is: is this a 10m x 10m --- or a 30m x 30m -- or 100m x 100m -- if your up to tractor size... then you best bet is to talk to whomever is providing the seed potato in your area. They would best know what to broadcast and how to plant.
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Potato 29 Feb, Faith Celeste Archer (Australia - temperate climate): Are you looking for SWEET potatoes or regular potatoes ..... I think your climate is better suited for Sweet potatoes -- they are different (different families) and therefore have different instructions: The ideal soil temperature range for planting potatoes is 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 10 degrees Celsius). After planting, the ideal temperature for growing potatoes is 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 21 degrees Celsius). Potatoes do best in fertile, well-drained soils. However, potatoes will grow in many types of soils. Soils that are poorly drained tend to produce poorly shaped potatoes and tuber rot. Potatoes do well across a wide range of pH, but prefer slightly acidic soils; a soil pH of 5.3 to 6.0 is typical for potato production. If your soil is more acidic than this, mixing in wood ash will help raise the pH and make your soil more alkaline. Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are close cousins of morning glory and only distantly related to traditional potatoes. They are tender, so must be protected from frost, and like heat, full sun and regular watering. They crop best at temperatures of 21–26°C (70–80°F) PLEASE CLARIFY which type of potato.
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Rhubarb 24 Feb, Helen (Australia - tropical climate): I don't live in Australia anymore. I have retired in Cambodia. Where I live in Siem Reap has a tropical climate How can I grow rhubarb here in Cambodia, please? Kind regards, Helen.
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Tomato 21 Feb, Jenni (USA - Zone 7a climate): I have had AMAZING results with planting tomatoes with Epsom salt in the planting hole, mixed in the soil. Then I use Super Thrive when I water, it's available at Walmart and Amazon. You can use it on any plant,indoors or out. Just try it. You'll love it!. I also feed with a good organic fertilizer. Foxfarm is the best for me, as well as their soils. Can't be beat.
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Chives (also Garden chives) 21 Feb, Jen P (Australia - temperate climate): I’ve been trying to grow chives in potting mix for vegetables since last August. Not one sprout. I’m hoping this round will yield something. I’ve grown them before and they grew like crazy. Using the seeds from what I grew.
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