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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 17 Apr, Colin and Taksan (Australia - temperate climate)
Our corn has grown well but on opening it to check there were caterpillars eating it. What is the best way to control these?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 20 Apr, (Australia - temperate climate)
If they don't eat much just cut the damaged section off. That is what I do. Caused by the heliothis moth. Look on the internet for a spray.
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Cucumber 17 Apr, Daniella (Australia - temperate climate)
2 little cucumber plants is growing now as we're in authum please advice me if I can grow the plants outdoor in a pot? Thanks a million Daniella
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Cucumber 20 Apr, (Australia - temperate climate)
Read when to plant in the temperate climate.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 16 Apr, Suem (Australia - temperate climate)
What does it mean when it says "Pick the tops out once beans start setting (to prevent blackfly) ."
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Amaranth (also Love-lies-bleeding) 16 Apr, Tanya King (USA - Zone 5b climate)
Your site says Amaranth isn't recommended to grow in Zone 5, but I've seen amaranth grow and spread on the University of Colorado Denver campus. It seems to be growing just fine as it comes back every year.
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Amaranth (also Love-lies-bleeding) 02 Jul, Victor Vasconcelos (USA - Zone 6a climate)
At what time does it grow in Colorado?
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Watermelon 16 Apr, Ms Wanderful (USA - Zone 9a climate)
What are the best melons to plant in zone 9a & 9b? And when in the season. Can I plant a melon in a container?
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Pumpkin 15 Apr, Suzie (Australia - temperate climate)
Okay, just that it was a very sweet butternut pumpkin so I have dried out the seeds and will plant in September. Thanks for the advice everyone, it is always great to get something for next to nothing. Happy gardening!
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Potato 15 Apr, Robin (Australia - temperate climate)
I have some saved potatoes in a box of sand in the bottom of my fridge which have sprouted. surely if they sprout at 4 degrees c. they will grow in our winter months ? Cheers Robin
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Potato 15 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I'm sub-tropical and they grow them from April/May here and in the spring also. You probably don't want frosts.
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Potato 17 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Commercial blokes here plant them in May, in good draining red soil that is above frost line, like on a high area not in low areas.
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Potato 15 Apr, John Mauger (Australia - temperate climate)
In very cold or wet soil potatoes are likely to rot. Frost will also burn them off. If you have an area where the soil is warmer and is protected from frost you could give them a go if you wish. Better to plant them about 3 weeks before the expected last frost so they will have emerged after the frosts have finished. If they come up early and a frost is expected just cover them with a box, a suitable sized flower pot or a layer of straw for protection.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 14 Apr, Tina Christopher (Australia - temperate climate)
While leaning over the gooseberry plant , I started coughing And difficult in breathing , can you get a reaction of this plant
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Potato 13 Apr, William Smith (Australia - temperate climate)
G'D Day I have grown Potato in a container from shooting potato bought from the Supermarket, planted 17 weeks ago the container is now 80 cm high 50 cm in diameter , however the plants have not started to die back when should I harvest ? Cheers William
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Potato 15 Apr, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Potatoes can normally be raided about a month after flowering. These are 'new' potatoes. Remove them carefully and replace the soil and the rest will mature as 'old' potatoes when the tops die off.
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Potato 14 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Feel around in the soil to see if you have any potatoes.
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Pumpkin 12 Apr, Annie (New Zealand - temperate climate)
When is the best time to plant pumpkin seeds please? We live on the Kapiti Coast.
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Pumpkin 14 Apr, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
The monthly calendar tells you when to plant.
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Pumpkin 12 Apr, Renee (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi is it too late to be planting pumpkins. Live on the darling downs in Qld
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Pumpkin 15 Apr, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Pumpkins need to be planted as soon as possible after the last frost as they need a long growing time. Probably best not to plant after the end of the year. (Welcome back John)
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Garlic 12 Apr, geoffrey Neely (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi,my wife and i are first time growers of Russian garlic,my question is.we planted our garlic 2 weeks ago to the day so far only one seed has germinated.We soaked our garlic in seasol overnight prior to planting n a garden soil bought from local landscape supplier and mixed with natural occurring soil on our property.We watered the garlic in after planting and put a thin cover of sugarcane mulch over them, that first week only watered one more time the second week had 3-4 days of rain.Do you think there is a problem as only one shoot has penetrated the soil out of 630 planted,am i worrying about nothing will the rest of the cloves germinate in days or weeks to come should i keep watering should i not.thank you
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Garlic 29 Apr, Kys (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I've planted around 30 cloves of garlic, soaked them overnight too, I had some pop up in just over a week and some took 3-4weeks. This is my first time growing it too and my only advice would be to make sure the dirt is loose and maybe remove the sugarcane till they pop through I didn't bother with using sugar cane for mine
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Garlic 25 Apr, Robyn B (Australia - tropical climate)
Geoffrey, I’m a first time grower as well and had a problem with my Russians not sprouting (similar amount of time as you - I did the seasol as well). I’m transplanting them today as I found they didn’t have enough sun and the soil was very heavy and sandy. I had watched a YouTube clip that said they like daily water but well draining soil. Will keep you posted.
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Garlic 14 Apr, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
I think it takes awhile for garlic to germinate. Probably more about the seasons changing - summer to autumn. It is only now just starting to become cooler. A reasonable watering 1-2 times a week depending on how hot it is and if the soil dries quick or not.
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Potato 12 Apr, Frank Watson (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
What variety of potatoes should I grow in 3a?
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Pumpkin 12 Apr, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Why does my pumpkin form a fruit to about tennis ball size then the fruit dies off a greeny yellow ??
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Pumpkin 12 Apr, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Your pumpkins might not be pollinated. Pumpkins, courgettes etc need bees to pollinate them. You can hand pollinate either with a soft artist's brush or by picking the male flower (no miniature pumpkin behind flower) and brushing the pollen onto the female flower stamens . Have a look at this https://www.thekitchn.com/summer-gardening-handpollinati-57513
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French tarragon 12 Apr, Sarina (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy French tarragon plants or seeds now (April)?
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French tarragon 26 Oct, Alan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try Allrareherbs ... just received 3 x French...excellent service, but get them to send on a Monday so they will not spend weekend in a post office
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