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02 Jun 09, Barb (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

The white is powdery mildew - they seem very susceptible even when spaced out. I've found Eco-Rose is a good organic spray that works much better than milk, and it doesn't affect the beneficial insects. If you local garden shop doesn't have it you can buy it online from Eco Organic Garden www.ecoorganicgarden.com.au

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20 May 09, David (Australia - temperate climate)

Steve: turning white? leaves? this is a mold/fungus. Too much moisture, not enough sun, plants too close together are the usual cause. Sometimes spaying with milk slows down the spread. Cabbage leaves- check for caterpillars, cabbage white butterfly is really bad this year in Sydney. Pick the leaves clean then set up netting.

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16 May 09, steve (Australia - temperate climate)

peas turning white what to do also leaves on cabbage getting eaten any ideas

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12 May 09, Tony Richards (Australia - tropical climate)

Whats the best time to plant peas in the tropics eg. Broome W.A.

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20 Apr 09, David (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi green thumbs, I am on the look out for "Show Perfection" peas. Any clues anyone?

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01 Apr 09, David (Australia - temperate climate)

Garry: dig over a trench about a spade wide & deep. mix in some compost (if you have any) add some potash (or wood ash), make a groove about 50 mm deep and 100mm wide. sprinkle peas in the groove and cover, tamp down gently. water well. Keep moist not wet. Now is about the time to get the first crop in (depending on the variety 50 seeds feeds a family of 4, twice a week) put the next crop in, in about 3-4 weeks. My first crop is swimming at the moment :(

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30 Jan 09, Garry (Australia - temperate climate)

i would like to try growing some peas how best to go about it?

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31 Aug 08, neil lake (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

any particular ph values or soil types need to grow good crop.

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31 Jul 08, wade (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

what would be the best time to grow snow peas and what products should i use to ensure the soil is good for growing in

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02 Jul 08, wayne (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

We still have minus degree frosts in mid Sept is it too early to sow now

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