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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 06 Jan, anon (Australia - tropical climate)
They say about 15-17 weeks to grow. You should have some tubers developing after about 10-12 weeks. Mine are about 10 weeks old and I dug out one about 5 (?)
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 04 Jan, Elaine Brown (New Zealand - temperate climate)
hi, I found keeping the tubers in damp sawdust was ok, but the last season I dug what I wanted and left the rest in the ground over winter dug up in september and planted them out, now I have a forest of them . hope this helps
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Pumpkin 03 Jan, Ros Young (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, this is the first year I'm growing Butternut pumpkins. I live in Tasmania near Launceston. I have lots of new leavers and the plants are spreading nicely. Can you tell me when I may get flowers please?
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Pumpkin 04 Jan, anon (Australia - tropical climate)
I haven't grow butternut but I have Kent pumpkin growing now. The vine did grow out about 1.5-2.0m before the male flowers came out, a few days/week later the female flowers should come out. Hope you have bees otherwise learn about hand pollination.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 03 Jan, Alaina Seyssel (USA - Zone 8b climate)
What accommodations should I make for growing Luffa in 8b?
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 04 Jan, Mindi (USA - Zone 8a climate)
We live in zone 8a and the biggest challenge for us when we grow Luffa is that they climb SO high and fast in the summer. I'd suggest planning on some serious trellising as the Luffa gourds get pretty heavy before they dry out.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 03 Jan, Steph (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Is it too late (January) to plant courgette plants
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 04 Jan, anon (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Check the monthly calendar at the top of the courgette page.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 17 Jan, Owen Dawe (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Planting seedlings ok.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 02 Jan, Safoa (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Please what are the requirements for growing sweet corn in the tropics
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 04 Jan, Another gardener (Australia - tropical climate)
The biggest problem with growing sweet corn is germinating the seed. The ground should be moist when planting the seeds. Give a light watering after planting. Don't water again for 3-5 days depend on how hot it is. If the soil is too wet the seeds will just rot. If really hot weather try and cover with shade cloth or protect them from the hot part of the day. Once they are growing plenty of fertiliser and water.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 27 Jan, Cindy (Australia - temperate climate)
Always plant at least 3 seeds in each spot as I find they don't always germinate. It's good to have back up.
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 02 Jan, Soniya Dahal (Australia - tropical climate)
How can I grow coriander in a pot in humid climate of Darwin??
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 04 Jan, anon (Australia - tropical climate)
Read the notes about when to plant and check them each day or two in a pot especially when the plant is mature. www.gardenate.com/plant/Coriander?zone=4
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Kohlrabi 01 Jan, Benny Ramokgola (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I get kohlrabi in Limpopo?
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Kohlrabi 04 Jan, anon (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Look up seed selling websites in S Africa.
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 30 Dec, Volkhard (Australia - temperate climate)
Swedes. I planted them as seedlings in Sep/Oct. They grew ok but quite early developed flower shoots, and the roots became woody. What is the secret to avoid this? Should I plant them earlier, say July-August?
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 04 Jan, (Australia - temperate climate)
Check here https://www.gardenate.com/plant/Rutabaga?zone=2
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Cauliflower 30 Dec, Vikani Mkhize (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I see my cauliflower leaves becoming yellow. What must I do to boost the growth of the plant. It has been coming right with big leaves. Can I pick leaves for consumption
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Cauliflower 31 Dec, anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Depends how old the plants are.. If old probably a normal function. For your climate zone it says to plant from onwards. Your plants should only be about half grown if planted early Nov. High rainfall may cause the yellow. Look up the internet to see what you can do with caulie leaves to eat. You could put on some fertiliser but not too much as this will only produce lots of leaf and little/no caulie.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 30 Dec, Frank (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
How long after sewing the seeds can you expect berries? In my area can they be left out year round?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 28 Mar, Vertical Gardener (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)
I'm in Vancouver and grow cape gooseberries every year. I have never seen them last beyond October. They die back every year, well before the snow arrives.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 30 Dec, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
If you have heavy frosts then your plants will die back, otherwise they should be fine all the year round.
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Asparagus 30 Dec, Katharine Duke (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Gembrook Victoria. I have asparagus ferns about 3 inches tall, can I plant them now? Can I plant them near garlic? Thanks in advance.
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Asparagus 31 Dec, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Asparagus needs a bed of their own as the crown will grow 18-24
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 29 Dec, Alison TSAO (Australia - temperate climate)
Is it too late to plant Eggplant in Geelong, Victoria? Is Eggplant a climber? Where do I get the seeds or small plants?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 04 Jan, JOHN CRANE (Australia - tropical climate)
I have them growing now on the Goldcoast, and planted as seedlings, and have several different varieties. The plants are between 30cm and 45cm tall, and started flowering less then 2 weeks after planting, Also have cucumber growing on a trellis adjacent, and getting 2 or 3 mature fruit per day
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 31 Dec, Carmel (Australia - temperate climate)
I think the best answer is it’s not too late if you’re thinking of growing them until April and then overwintering them for fruit for next year. You might even get lucky with fruit this year - but they are very slow growing and being planted quite late
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 30 Dec, Nat (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Eggplants aren't a climber but need to stake and support. You can find seedlings in Bunnings. Probably too late to grow from seed.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 30 Dec, anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Go to Bunnings or a nursery and buy some seedlings if they have them. Good idea to put a stake (1.4-5m out of the ground) in to support them. If can't get seedlings try some seeds.
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