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Rhubarb 25 Jul, (Australia - temperate climate)
Too much N would probably produce a lot of leaf and smaller thinner stalks. Growing them in the shade might cause it. Keep growing them and see what happens in the warmer weather. Postings are responded to here. I'm not the owner either.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 23 Jul, Julie (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I live in mid-north South Australia and my Snow Peas are now over four foot tall but as yet I have had no flowers. Have I put too much nitrogen into my soil and what would be a good crop to plant after I pull out my spent snow pea plants. Thanks Jools
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 25 Jul, (Australia - temperate climate)
Some varieties grow very tall - I buy Oregon giant from Boondie seeds. Flowers from about 60-80cm high. Beans and peas put N back into the soil, so plant something like lettuce cabbage tomatoes corn.
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Ginger 22 Jul, Stephen (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in the Mildura area, can I grow ginger in a hot house and when would I plant it? Thanks
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Ginger 25 Jul, (Australia - temperate climate)
Think of sub tropical and plant when they plant. You can only try.
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Ginger 28 Jul, Stephen (Australia - temperate climate)
Why didn't I think of that, Thanks
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Pumpkin 22 Jul, John Pare (Australia - tropical climate)
I lived in Papua New guinea the climate is usually wet and dry season all year. Can I grow butternut pumpkin in that kind of climate?
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Pumpkin 23 Jul, (Australia - tropical climate)
Plant April to July.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 22 Jul, Anna Read (Australia - temperate climate)
I have successfully planted a cape gooseberry in my front garden. So far; so good. My questions are - should it be pruned back? Does it need a frame to climb on?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 23 Jul, (Australia - tropical climate)
If falling over, provide a frame. Prune one side and see how it goes.
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Tomato 22 Jul, Gerald Kent (USA - Zone 10a climate)
What is the best tasting tomato to grow in zone 10a in Westlake Village California, area code 91361
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Tomato 10 Aug, Gina (USA - Zone 10b climate)
we had great success growing san marzano (redorta) tomatoes... great for homemade pasta sauces!
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Tomato 18 Jul, Jessica (USA - Zone 10a climate)
The best tasting tomato depends on what you value in a tomato. There are thousands of tomato varieties and you just need to find one that you like. I suggest you start with indeterminate heirlooms first, unless you a beginner gardener, then I would go with Hybrids. Good luck with your harvests.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 21 Jul, Barbara (Australia - tropical climate)
Can you tell me what the best variety of sweet corn is for the tropics, and is it too late in the year to plant it here (Darwin NT)? It is currently our Dry Season - ie no rain at all. Thank you.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 15 Aug, Linda (Australia - tropical climate)
I have just bought seeds from Eden seeds for Bali corn, which is suited to tropics and will give two cobs per plant. I haven't planted yet, tho that is why I'm looking a t comments for any hints.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 22 Jul, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You can plant it any month except Dec. Try Sweet Corn Bi- Colour from BOONDIE SEEDS on the internet. I usually buy several packets at a time. Plant several rows 2.5' apart. When plants are 18 (?)
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 31 Jul, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When the plants are 40cm high run a thin line of fertiliser down each side of the plants and then hill the soil up around the plants. This will give the plant better anchorage to the ground and produce a good strong plant.
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Rhubarb 21 Jul, Judith Hill (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, we are in Toowoomba Queensland. Have Black Soil. Have tried several times to grow rhubard with the same results. Plant does extremly well for a few months, then you can see it gradually dying from the ground up. We have tried partial shade,and full sun. Also tried in pots. I have just bought another 4 plants
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Rhubarb 22 Jul, (Australia - temperate climate)
I have never grown it. Sounds like it might die off in winter and reshoot in spring. Loosen up your soil with compost etc. Even put it in a raised bed for drainage. Plant Sept - Oct. Don't over water it. Read up on the internet.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 20 Jul, Noel (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi,I’m from Melbourne in the northern suburbs. I have about 5 eggplant plate 2 different varieties. We had a great season. Some plants are still having fruits. It’s middle of July, temps drop to about 2c in early mornings. Is it better to uproot plants and start new this season or trim back and let them re grow this season..? Trying to plan my veggie garden to start planting in September. Any advise is appreciated. Thanks.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 22 Jul, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Read the article above. Temperate - treat it as an annual. Grow it in a new position is my suggestion - think of the sun and the shade it will create - other plants.
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Carrot 20 Jul, (Australia - temperate climate)
What’s the best way to store carrots.
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Carrot 22 Jul, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
In the fridge. Don't plant so many next time. Try some succession planting next time.
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 19 Jul, Claire (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi, Do we wait for the yams to start to ‘seed’ before planting them like potatoes? Thanks.
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 22 Jul, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
You could wait, but just plant when they say so.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 19 Jul, Brian Wood (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in far west NSW and would like to grow choko vines. They do grow here (Broken Hill) as my father grew them successfully. Can you advise me the best way to grow them and where I can purchase fruit, plants or seeds. Would really welcome your advice. Brian Wood.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 22 Jul, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Buy some chokos from a supermarket or grocer and wait until they start sprouting then plant. Grow on a trellis. Look up how to grow on the internet.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 19 Jul, Bakholise (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can i buy shallots seedlings or do styres sell seeds for them?, i need them for my research.
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Garlic 18 Jul, Maria (Australia - tropical climate)
Can I grow Garlic in Cairns Qld. And if so, what is best type and when to plant?
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Garlic 19 Jul, (Australia - tropical climate)
Pay attention to the top of the page - it tells you whether you can grow it and when to plant in your climate zone - that is what this web site is for - self help. Look up the internet to see what varieties grow best in the tropics or just plant some and see what happens.
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