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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 17 Aug, Jim bryan (USA - Zone 4b climate)
I live in zone 4 .I want to grow sun ray dwarf variety Jerusalem artichokes . Can I buy them now and plant now ?
Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 17 Aug, Rebecca (USA - Zone 7a climate)
Im in 7a & planted luffa in mid-April. They look great & are all over the trellis. Lots of clusters of male & female flowers. Zero established gourds yet & it's mid-August. I planted w/ the expectation of a harvest around late September mid-October. Should I be concerned by the lack of gourds at this point? It is the only thing i planted & i have a lot of time in on them. Everything looks totally healthy (this is in an organic community garden) but i'm feeling worried that this is going to end up being a race against the weather and i wont have any gourds at all? Any input, guidance, or thoughts are welcome!
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 16 Aug, Gayle in Southern MS (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Which collard green type is more tender and is there one that's easiest to grow in Southern Mississippi?
Lettuce 10 Aug, Paul Heinzman (USA - Zone 4a climate)
Could you give me a few lettuce varieties that grow well in MN? I got a good crop of Arugula but would like some sweeter varieties. Thanks
Asparagus 05 Aug, Bill (USA - Zone 9b climate)
What is the best asparagus variety to plant in a raised bed? I live about 1.5 miles from the ocean in ZZrroyo Grande, CA.
Carrot 03 Aug, (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Thanks Pat for that tip. What are your favorite types of carrots to grow in 8a?
Watermelon 24 Jul, Eric (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Caregiver can I plant watermelons in November or December zone 9
Watermelon 21 Sep, Gerald (USA - Zone 7a climate)
You can 'grow' them but it is highly unlikely they will bear fruit. You may get lovely little yellow flowers but as I said, no fruit. IF you have the ability to start them early indoors they sprout and grow quickly. Remember they need at least 12 full weeks of full sun to bear fruit. Either way these are easy to grow and will supply you with a beautiful lush green vine. It is easy. Have fun, I did! (zone 7 here, lush vines, sweet little flowers, alas, no fruit). Good Luck, Gerry
Watermelon 27 Jul, Rich (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I do not think it will get warm enough to grow until late spring through to Oct. in Zone 9b
Potato 17 Jul, Clifford Slater (USA - Zone 8a climate)
What potatoes can you grow in zone 8a in july/Aug.
Potato 20 Jul, Janene (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I’ve seen these potato varieties recommended online for zone 8 Irish Cobbler Red Pontiac Yukon Gold Caribe Cranberry Red Norchip Kennebec
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 12 Jul, Anonymous (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Can I plant okra for fall in area 8B?
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 14 Jul, (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Best to wait until March if you can
Artichokes (Globe) 03 Jul, jenni langley (USA - Zone 8a climate)
When should I plant artichoke seeds outside?
Artichokes (Globe) 19 Jul, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Spring is best
Asparagus 02 Jul, Tasha (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Best hybrid asparagus for Southwest Louisiana zone 9a
Tomatillo 30 Jun, Elaine (USA - Zone 8b climate)
I have a volunteer plant that looks like this plant. The little paper lanterns don’t seem to have anything inside. Does it start with the paper lanter?
Sunflower 30 Jun, Maureen McGrath (USA - Zone 8b climate)
What's the latest I can plant sunflowers in my zone?
Asparagus 28 Jun, Jean Hamrick (USA - Zone 8a climate)
I live in Greenville SC. Zone 8a. When can I plant asparagus crowns that are three years old ?
Turnip 26 Jun, Betty (USA - Zone 7b climate)
When can I plant turnip topper greens they do not grow turnips just the greens
Rhubarb 24 Jun, Nicala (USA - Zone 7a climate)
Hi, I am in zone 7a and I planted a rhubarb crown here in April and it doesn't look well. I think it was getting too much sun. I dug up the crown and put in a pot of compost. It is the middle of summer here and wondering if it will be okay in the pot until fall when I can plant it somewhere that gets less sun? Should I put the pot in a cool dark place?
Onion 20 Jun, Nicole Hofstetter (USA - Zone 7a climate)
I wanted to try to grow big texas sweet onions Can I grow them in a container (1 plant in a container) ?
Onion 23 Jun, (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Should be ok. Would probably need 1 sq ft per onion plant.
Strawberry Plants 12 Jun, dolores fielding (USA - Zone 11b climate)
Any suggestions for growing strawberries in the tropics. St croix USVI Zone 11. Varieties and source of seeds and plants, soil preparation, sun or shade, fertilizer, pest control, any advice is appreciated.
Strawberry Plants 23 Jun, (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Do some google research. I live on the other side of the planet.
Rhubarb 10 Jun, Sherry (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I am in 10b. Which rhubarb can I grow here? Is it a perennial or annual in my zone?
Tomato 07 Jun, Nick Thegardner (USA - Zone 10b climate)
We have planted two different tomato transplants in our raised bed. Bed is about 18" deep. Have good soil, topped with compost, then covered with straw. How often should we be watering this time of year? Current daily temps are around 70-75.
Tomato 10 Jun, (USA - Zone 9b climate)
If it is hot a good watering 3 times a week - not so hot 2 times a week. Small plants need small waterings more often. The finger test is a good indicator also.
Tomato 09 Jun, dan (USA - Zone 10a climate)
nick, I've read just to stick your finger in about 2 in. and if it's dry, then water. There's also fertilizing to consider. Homestead and Chill is a great website that has articles on Tomato's (deep watering/ shade cloth) and alot more. dan
Tomato 05 Jun, Melissa (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I started my seeds back in January and transplanted them out mid-march like the diagram said. However, it does show you can plant them in April, but I would be careful because just as they are starting to take off the heat and humidity will be setting in. Depending on the variety most plants will not produce fruit when temperatures are consistently about 90 degrees. Which we are almost there in our zone. Adding shade over them can help! Otherwise, I use the tapping method to aid with pollination :).
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