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Carrot 28 Apr, terry george (Unknown climate)
not atip but a question why is it that every season i have a problem with my carrots having them eaton by some type of insect or grub,is there something i can spray with,they are still edible but do not look that good
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Carrot 29 Apr, matthew (Unknown climate)
it could be cockchafers, there are a number remedies available (if you are not organic) from your local garden supply store more for your lawn though but can still be used in the garden
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 01 May, Kel (Unknown climate)
thanks for the handy hint DC - Kel
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Pak Choy (also Pak choi) 01 May, Noelene Smith (Unknown climate)
I love this vegetable, but it goes to seed so quickly, is there any way to stop this ?
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Spinach (also English spinach) 01 May, Noelene Smith (Unknown climate)
I have success with this seed. I keep it damp and protected. In the middle of a group of plants I just sprinkle seed. then transplant it before it get over 10-15 cm. Snails are the worst enemy of new shoots so you will have to protect the seed as they shoot.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 01 May, (Unknown climate)
Hi, this is the first time we are growing broad beans and our garden is going great guns, We planted 20 seeds and have 20 very healthy and happy b road bean plants about 40cm high. HOWEVER, the broad beans are full of ants!! What should I be doing to get rid of them, or are they there for a purpose? Can someone help me please cause I dont want to see my plants.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 10 Jun, bella (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate)
I have sprayed mine with washing up liquid and water, hopefully that will help
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 01 May, Chris (Unknown climate)
Ants on the broadbeans are probably there because of blackfly/greenfly. The ants will be protecting the blackfly and feeding on the honeydew they secrete. Once the beans are past knee height you can pinch off the growing tips (the top two-to-three inches) of the bean plants (you can steam and eat these tips as a vegetable). Alternatively you can try washing off any insects with soapy water.
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Lettuce 03 May, Richard Wood (Unknown climate)
Could you please let me know how much water a lettuce needs to stop it going to seed. I have planted several types over the past six months, but they either don,t grow very well or just go to seed.The soil has plenty of fertiliser and the wife turns on the micro sprinkler system each day for around 10 mins.The soil seems damp and i also use sugar cane mulch to stop the soil from drying out, I live in Queensland and the sun is on the lettuce best part of the day at the moment i have cos growing (for about six weeks) and one is just going to seed (feed that to the chooks) and the others look like they might be.The runner beans are doing very well and i have had some great spring onions as well, any help on this would be great.
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Peas 03 May, Seila (Unknown climate)
Sometimes the roots don't develop properly, this causes them to be stunted.
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Lettuce 03 May, Don (Unknown climate)
Should we start lettuces off with plastic bottle covers in the winter here in Canberra?
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Asparagus 04 May, zoran (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
how do i get a packet off asparagus seeds or a seedling
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Lettuce 04 May, Liz (Unknown climate)
If your lettuce are bolting (going to seed quickly) in Queensland, check how deep the water is penetrating into the soil. It may be drying up too quickly. Have you tried giving the plants some shade in the middle of the day? Also find out which varieties your local plant nursery is selling as seedlings. They may be the varieties that will be successful in your area.
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Lettuce 05 May, Charlie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
You can't grow lettuce in May, surely it is too cold...
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Kale (also Borecole) 06 May, carolyn (Australia - temperate climate)
Can I plant Kale seeds now (and thru June) in a little hot house?
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Tomato 08 May, Audrey (Unknown climate)
I have some cherry tomato vines growing in my garden (left over by previous tenants). I have no idea how to keep them from frostbites since they are growing on the ground instead of pots. But i would love to maintain the vines since it is winter is round the corner. How do i keep them from frostbites? Is there anything that i can buy to cover over them? Would appreciate some advice.
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Lettuce 09 May, Don (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
i've got lettuces in the open which are growing nicely that were established in February and March. Just wondered if the seed would germinate in the cold ground.
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Lettuce 09 May, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
In cold months I start seeds under agri-fleece frost protection or in seed trays. I've found that lettuce takes forever to germinate (if ever) when sown directly in frost-exposed ground.
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Tomato 09 May, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Audrey, you could try piling up tons of mulch around the plants, or covering them with agri-fleece or other frost protection sheeting that nurseries supply. Ordinary clear plastic sheeting can work too, but I've found it needs support, while agri-fleece is light and can be placed directly onto the plants and anchored round the edges.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 09 May, brad simes (Unknown climate)
my chilli plant is going yellow is that normal
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 10 May, Tammi (Unknown climate)
A question if anyone can. I live in Mandurah WA, something is eating my chilli seedlings off to a stalk. I have used ant and grub powder and also snail pellets. Any advise? Thanks Tam
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 10 May, Dave (Unknown climate)
You can buy collard greens seeds from Brisbane Organic Growers Inc,102 McDonald Rd,Windsor,QLD.4030
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 12 May, Clair (Unknown climate)
Tammi - it might be slaters. Put a piece of orange near the plants at night, and check early the next morning. If it is slaters eating the chili plants, they will congregate on the orange, which you can then dispose of, with the slaters! Repeat until you are slater-free. If you don't have pets or kids, you can also crush up snail pellets to a powder as the slater's mouth parts or too small to eat the big pellets.
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Spinach (also English spinach) 14 May, Janette Jenyns (Unknown climate)
No success at all getting spinach seed to germinate. Have tried planting in egg carton covered with plastic to keep moist by still no luck.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 14 May, Alana (Unknown climate)
I have a Rosella plant that has taken quite a hit from something that has eaten all it's leaves off. I am very new at gardening I'm not sure what I should do - as we eat the fruits I am hesitant to use chemicals and there doesnt seem to be any grubs. Any ideas? Also, we are finding the water excreted from our worm farm is LOVED by our Rosella bush, whenever we put some on it, more flowers are generated. Thanks
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Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) 16 May, Magda (Unknown climate)
There are a number of plants known by the name "Japanese Greens". There is a good list here: http://evergreenseeds.com/japanesegreens.html (Editor note: this is a US website, so it may not be possible to buy seed from this site for Australia/New Zealand)
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 16 May, johneen ford (Unknown climate)
Can anyone tell me if eggplants still grow during winter. I am reluctant to pull my plant out as it is flowering again. Will it fruit again???
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Spinach (also English spinach) 16 May, Liz (Unknown climate)
Have you tried soaking in a saucer of water for 24 hours? You may find that the hard coat will soften enough to encourage germination.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 16 May, Chris (Unknown climate)
If you can protect eggplant from getting too cold (especially frosts) then they can keep growing and fruiting for years.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 18 May, Hannah - Samford (Unknown climate)
i am in senior highshool agricultre and we are currently growing zucchinis for a assignment along with other crops , but all the zucchinis we have grown grow to a huge size and taste watery and bland , any ideas why?
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