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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 24 Sep, Kate (Australia - tropical climate)
Last year I bought a Rosella plant from Bunnings. It was already quite tall so I dumped it into some gravelly ground, fed it, watered it and away it went Produced enough Rosellas to make some jam. The last few Rosellas on the tree were picked and I waited for them to dry out and drop their very tiny seeds. A couple of months later I decided to try and grow them. I popped them into a large pot and low and behold - lots came up. When they were about an inch or so tall, the bush turkeys got into the pot and dug it all up smothering all my little plants looking for worms. I figured I had lost them all, but smoothed the soil over. About a month later, up came about a dozen plants. They are now about 5 inches tall so I am going to attempt a transplant into a larger pot . I don't have much garden space as it is taken up mostly by palms and golden cane palms which don't allow anything else to grow around them. Can't believe how hardy these little plants are, so keeping my fingers crossed they survive the transplant.
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 21 Sep, drake (USA - Zone 7b climate)
west texas fall was ok, spring it would get too hot. lost them the last 2 winters
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Amaranth (also Love-lies-bleeding) 21 Sep, Annie (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Will love lies bleeding aramanth survive in Texas heat 9b?
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Pumpkin 19 Sep, Sildah maphorima (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
When to plant greenish or blackish pumpkin and can plant them with beans and mealies
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Beetroot (also Beets) 18 Sep, Ethel (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I'm in 10A. I will be planting beetroot seed Chioggia and Detroit Red. Also (not in the same container but, along with Garlic Hard and Softneck) as an experiment for the first time. I will include where I purchased the items. And what I did along the way. If y'all would like to check back in 2026. I like this site and really like Mr Hutchinson's sense of humour. I will be on guard for the giant slugs and let you know, along with pictures. There's an ever slight possibility on the Golden Detroit that I'd be excited to see germination and maybe something of a mature beet. Current items are in the fridge.
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Potato 16 Sep, Wayne (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Where can you purchase dutch cream seed potatoes. Any information will be appreciated. Cheers
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Asparagus 14 Sep, Rosalinda (USA - Zone 9b climate)
What kind of Aspagus to grow? South of Houston Zone b and when is the best time to plant? Thank you!
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Horseradish 09 Sep, Ellen (USA - Zone 12a climate)
I planted horseradish 2 months ago, having no idea what I'm doing in the panhandle. It's in a 7 gallon square grow bag in a fairly shady spot. The direct sun was killing it. It's huge now! I like that I can move it around. I'm definately doing this again!
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Cardoon 04 Sep, Julie Espinoza (USA - Zone 5a climate)
Can Cardoon be grown in USA zone 5. Will it put out much foliage in one summer season? How would I obtain seeds or small plants?
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Cardoon 10 Sep, Celeste (Faith) Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
I never really thought about it until now...but you could probably grow it as an annual. I don't think you'll have much of a chance overwintering it. Cardoons are native to the Mediterranean, with an average hardiness around -7°C ....in 5b, maybe, if you planted really really close to the house (so it gets warmth from the house) and it got sunshine in addition to mulching....then you might have a chance at overwintering.....5a, tends to have min winter temps around -20 .....(where 5b is -15)....I can't imagine a spot where you might have soil 15 degrees warmer than the ambient temps. However your summer temps and sunshine seem to indicate, that a cardoon would do fine as an annual.....many perennial plants are grown as annuals. Cardoons do grow quickly.
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Tomato 24 Aug, Allison (Australia - tropical climate)
Is there a variety of tomato that will grow in our tropical spring/summers? 35+°
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Tomato 29 Aug, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
Here are my top 4 picks for extreme heat, you will need to do a little research to see if they will grow in you area. - Chadwick Cherry also known as Camp Joy Tomato (sets fruit in 115° F. - 45c) --- Cherokee Purple likes wet heat (doesn't handle dry heat well) ---The Punta Banda tomato loves dry heat, and requires less water then most tomatoes- it originates from the Punta Banda Peninsula in Baja California, Mexico ( growing wild there). It can manage on poor soils and is therefore recommened in extreme conditions. Indigo Rose- originates from Chile and the Galapagos.
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Garlic 23 Aug, Nancy (USA - Zone 6b climate)
I’m on the border of zone 6a and 7a what garlic would be best for my zone? I’m new to this area.
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Pumpkin 20 Aug, Acorn (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate)
My pumpkins are growing well this year! But after each plant had 1 pumpkin growing on the vine the other female flowers the plant would produce started dying before they bloomed. Is that normal?
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Pumpkin 02 Sep, Ky (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Hey, typically any flowering/fruiting plant needs extra nutrients to continue producing and creating good flavor. From everything I've learned in school (Horticulture-plant science) and at work (Garden Information Specialist) once plants start to produce fruits/flowers giving them essential minor elements instead of the typical N-P-K's will help them produce more and the yields taste better! I hope this helps!
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Garlic 18 Aug, Francine (USA - Zone 8a climate)
I’m zone 8a upstate sc , when should I plant my garlic ? Should I buy hardneck or softneck to plant Thank you
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Sunflower 13 Aug, Michael (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Want to grow sunflowers to support the birds that eat them. What are the best for growing fast and large quantity for bird food? Birdies in Atlanta georgia TYIA
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Sunflower 06 Sep, Dave (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Can't answer for certain, but I suspect the birds will eat most. I'm doing similar myself, in containers on my balcony, in Regina. I managed to start a few indoors and transplant them successfully. I definitely lost a bunch, but I've got 5 that survived. 1 giant one, a few dwarf ones and a couple that the birds planted scattering their feed. They're mini, but seem to be the species their feed is made from. My giant one's top flower is just about to clear the bottom railing of the balcony above me! It's got 3 blooming flowers and 4 more buds for 7 on the one plant. The others all seem to only have 1 flower each. But even with no edible seeds yet, they're definitely attracting more birds. They hang out on them. I think the perches with vantages help, along with some cover. I'm a chaos gardener, so I just let their scattered seeds take over a few pots I had other plants in. Some survived and shared, but a couple are only bird grass, currently going to seed. There's young chickadees, sparrows and nut hatches that hang out on my balcony in the pots. So I'd say whatever sunflowers you want to grow will get eaten, the trick is to keep them from the squirrels. I've got 1 acrobatic red squirrel that figured out how to get onto the first floor balcony. I caught it staring at a sunflower and put out seeds for it instead. 'So far' we're at peace, but the cheeky thing will eat the nuts 20 inches from me on the railing while I'm on the balcony. Feel like a Disney princess or something, lol.
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Sunflower 13 Sep, Faith Celeste (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Really enjoyed your reply....it left me smiling, no easy feat lately.
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Garlic 13 Aug, barry (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
We intend to plant garlic in an area 40x100 metres. Where can I source planting stock at a fair price? How good are the sales options in Mpumalanga for such a crop? Many thanks...
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Cabbage 06 Aug, Nellie (Australia - temperate climate)
How much water should i give it
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Cabbage 13 Sep, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A good watering each 2-3 days depending how hot/warm it is.
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Ginger 04 Aug, Dahleen Bonner (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I am quite confused. I live in zone 9 b where it has been very hot this summer. It is early August here. I have recently purchased some beautiful ginger thinking it could be planted here in zone 9 b. It is beginning to sprout. What do I do?
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Ginger 15 Sep, Susan Gilliamsen (USA - Zone 9a climate)
You're fine. I'm in zone 9a, Savannah, GA. I grow several types of ginger here and have for years. It thrives. If you go to Farmers Almanac you'll see it's recommended for zones 9,10 & 11. I have no idea why they have this info so incorrect on this site. The two I've grown the most are culinary ginger and shampoo ginger (awapuhi).
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Watermelon 27 Jul, Margaret (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Can I plant watermelon today. Im in zone 10A
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Watermelon 08 Aug, dan (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I transplanted some watemelon starts the other day. It's alittle late in its growing cycle, so I'll see what happens. If you're in So. Calif., look into San Diego Seed Company; they have a calender for sale. Also, look into Epic Gardening. Both company's have Youtube videos that are helpful.
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Sunflower 26 Jul, Dtalmon (USA - Zone 5b climate)
Can we plant sunflower plant now and will they made thus winter here.
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Ginger 23 Jul, Jen (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hello calling COOL CLIMATE growers..... YES interested in growing GINGER>>>>> INDOORS....Is there anyone that can give some tips from experience??? Last year have 1st time planted a couple of broken off sprouting pieces of ginger...on the laundry bench north window... not knowing HOW long it takes... branches were going brown... Qld family suggested this time to harvest>>>? QUITE small harvest but at least organic....... so not sure IF my growing time must be longer OR what Organic fertiliser should I add more too>>>> ANY local info much appreciated... Thank you all...
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Ginger 02 Sep, Brian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
We live in Gippsland, cold wet, fog and frost, planted a root purchased from the supermarket a couple of years ago to see how it would go, it's in a shallow 40cm. plastic pot on a clear laze light covered veranda with a north and west exposure. The ginger grows slower than up north but it grows. It's had a couple of years to settle in, just liquid fed and watered, this year we will harvest half and see how it goes.
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Peas 18 Jul, Rachel (USA - Zone 8b climate)
I've never had success with peas here, tho I would love advice on how to grow them here in 8b. Can't even find fresh peas to buy around here, and I miss them.
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