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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 29 Jun, Anonymous (Australia - tropical climate)
You have to look through the different climate zones to see how planting times vary in different zones. By this website they advise against growing rocket in the tropics. You could counter this by putting in a very light shade cloth 10-20% if you can buy it, I have 30% cloth but it is only for protection while seedlings establish the first week after planting out. If you use artificial light it has to have red and blue light, like a fluro. Watering would be about keeping the soil moist not wet. It is a bit of trial and error to work things out when you are new to things.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 25 Jun, Hope Livingstone (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can okra grow in winter if so in which areas
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 26 Jun, Anonymous (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Go the okra page. Then I suggest you go through all the different climate zones for south Africa and see if it says plant in winter.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 24 Jun, Wendy Mingorance (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a sweet corn 2cm just growing starting do I have to leave it under shade from heavy rain I take good care of it place them in nice pots I adore from seedlings what should I do ?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 30 Jun, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)
Corn is a summer crop, should be put in around late oct to dec. lots of water and I think good nutrient
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 25 Jun, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I suggest you google
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Asparagus 24 Jun, Alice (Australia - temperate climate)
I have bought some asparagus crowns and grew them yesterday, should I take them out and leave them until August?
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Asparagus 25 Jun, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You could take them out of the soil. If you leave in the soil don't water them much. They won't start sending up spears until August-Sept.
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Onion 24 Jun, Jimmy Spear (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I planted half of an onion In a pot under potting soil +- 4 weeks ago and it has grown 3 healthy shoots about 20 cm long. What must I do now?? Please advise
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Onion 25 Jun, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Keep growing it and see what happens.
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Ginger 24 Jun, Huiarei Reihuia (New Zealand - temperate climate)
After the harvest season, can ginger be left in the ground for following season of growth?
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Ginger 25 Jun, Anonymous (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Gardenate does not suggest growing ginger in NZ temperate climates, maybe not warm enough. If you are going to try to grow it read the notes here, your answer is in the notes.
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Ginger 21 Mar, Helen Johnston (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I had a piece of ginger which began to sprout so planted it for fun and grew on a window sill in our shed. It got to about 2 feet tall so I dug it up and got some juicy little corms or bulbs or whatever, which tasted lovely.
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Peas 23 Jun, Aubrey (USA - Zone 7b climate)
When is it time to pull out pea plants?
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Garlic 23 Jun, Simeon Tshwene (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
How do I grow garlic
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Garlic 24 Jun, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I suggest you google
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Tomato 22 Jun, Razan (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
How much daily watering is necessary for growing tomatoes inside greenhouse in black plastic bags?
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Tomato 24 Jun, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Little seedlings/plants need a light watering each day - if hot twice a day. Bigger plants need a good watering each 2-3 days. For pots - you need to check the top 10-20mm of soil to see if it is wet or dry. If dry then water. The size of the plant and pot will decide how often you water. You want your soil moist not wet wet. It is a bit of trial and error until you work it out.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 21 Jun, Jaco (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What kind of soil and nutrition do choko need.?What kind of root system do it have depth of ground ext
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 22 Jun, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I suggest you do some research on the internet about soil for gardening. Preparing soil takes a few weeks or months before planting. If you prepare your soil properly you add compost and even manure to it 2-3 months before planting. Dig soil 250-300mm deep.
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Asparagus 21 Jun, Maggie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I have just purchased some asparagus crowns and read that it is best to wait until at least August/ September to plant them. Should I keep the crowns moist in the meantime or let them dry out?
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Asparagus 22 Jun, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When you bought them they should have been dry, leave them the way they are. They are in a dormancy state over winter. A tip, don't buy things until it is time to plant.
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Horseradish 20 Jun, Michelle Metcalfe (Australia - tropical climate)
I bought mine on ebay.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 20 Jun, Marlane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live in Redland Bay Qld and I am finding it impossible to buy or find Jerusalem artichoke tubers. I so desperately want some to plant. Could you please help me find them. Sincerely Marlane Rogers
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 16 Aug, Tanya (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi there. I just bought tubers from bunnings last week. Hope that's helpful
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 28 Aug, Albert (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi I have been growing them for 20 years plus. Sell my excess on eBay And Gumtree. Sold 35kgs this year (and I eat/ate a lot myself! Lol) they are very productive and so easy to grow
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 16 Aug, Peter Hovey (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Green Harvest at Witta on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland have them at present just bought some about 3 weeks ago they do mail order or click and collect.https://greenharvest.com.au/Plants/GarlicToKrachai.html#JerusalemArtichokes
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 14 Aug, Natalie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
There are currently several people and nurseries selling Jerusalem artichoke tubers on EBay Australia. I've just bought the cheapest lot from Sydney NSW.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 04 Jul, Caroline (Australia - temperate climate)
I could send you some - but pretty sure that’s not possible / legal from Victoria into QLD?
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 22 Jun, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Look up internet seed selling websites. Google - where to buy J A's.
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