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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 06 Apr, R Townsend (Australia - sub-tropical climate): are Rosella plants able to be kept growing for a second season, our crop this year of four plants are around four foot high and seem extremely sturdy and just starting to fruit now.April, if so do they need to be pruned back to ensure a second crop.
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Horseradish 05 Apr, Alan Russell (New Zealand - temperate climate): I want to buy some horse radish roots here in Auckland... any gardeners that have some please email... thanks Alan (Gardenate does not allow sales advertising - perhaps you could arrange an exchange ?)
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Horseradish 31 May, Lucy (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): I have plenty of horse radish, but I live in United States and I don’t know if I can send the roots over seas. If I can mail the roots I will. Does anyone know?
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Horseradish 10 Jun, Robin (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): New Zealand has strict quarantine laws when it comes to importing fruit, herbs and vegetables.I am sure they would not let it come in.
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Asparagus 05 Apr, Maria (Australia - sub-tropical climate): When is the best time to sow Asparagus seeds please? Information here instructions crowns with season. Thank you
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Cabbage 04 Apr, danny (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): to keep pests off my cabbage or other vegs. I cut long strips off old spouting bend over to make cover and then cover with strawberry netting , works real good cheers Danny
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Cabbage 02 May, Glen (New Zealand - temperate climate): Hi Danny, can you explain in a bit more detail please? Cabbages and Broccoli I planted last year were a total disaster, I would love to find a good method to grow them Cheers Glen
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Cabbage 03 May, Greeb thumb (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Look on the internet on ways to protect crops with netting.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 04 Apr, jim (USA - Zone 10b climate): how long does it take for chilli seeds to start to show in a seed tray. I've put mine in almost two weeks ago and no sign of them yet.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 06 May, Bob (USA - Zone 10b climate): I'm in Ft. Lauderdale Florida (10B). I have the same issue. I've got a plethora of differing varietals that I germinated outdoors in Solo cups beginning in March. Some plants are 6"-8" tall while others are just starting to sprout. My Thai Chili Peppers are growing exceptionally well while the bell peppers are taking there "sweet" time getting here. The struggle is real.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 15 Apr, Sylvia (USA - Zone 9a climate): Do you use a plant heat mat. It can be bought online or may be found at garden centers like Lowes or Home Depot. Peppers like heat for good propagation
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 04 Apr, Jill (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I've just dug up my tubers, in early April - a bit prematurely it appears, as I believe spring is the best time to plant them, August to October. How should I now store them so they won't rot or dry out till then? Or should I just replant them now??
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 24 May, Chris (Australia - temperate climate): I would just put a few back in the ground. They'll regrow in spring. Very hard to kill.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 04 May, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I keep mine in a plastic bag at the back of the fridge... checking now and again to make sure they don't get wet. They last for months for eating (but I haven't tried replanting those).
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Rhubarb 03 Apr, Gwen (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I have planted rhubarb seeds, which are up & looking healthy. When should I plant them into garden. Regards Gwen
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Celery 02 Apr, gordon mott (Australia - sub-tropical climate): what time of year do i grow celery in the grafton district?.
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 02 Apr, Rene’ (USA - Zone 2a climate): Can you grow burdock root from the root it’s self? Can it be re-planted to start a garden? If not where can I purchase the seeds?
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 02 Apr, Rijo Mathew Joy (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): were can i buy Taro seeds for planting
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 12 Apr, Prakash Chandra (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Taro has no seeds. It is propagated by removing the offshoots from the mother plant (corm) when they are roughly 15 cm high or buy a taro tuber (the one that is used for eating ) and cut the top section with about 2 cm of tuber intact. Leave oi for a bout two days and plant it about 6-7 cm deep in the soil. Water plenty Taro plants can be bought from plant suppliers or sometimes in markets Be careful whether you want for eating or as ornamental.
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 01 Oct, Abdul FIJI Dalo Expert (New Zealand - temperate climate): Otara market or any Fiji Indian grocery shops around papatoetoe plus you can simply drive around South Auckland you ll see abundance of Daro plants ask the owner if he wants to sell any. Don't plant or buy the black stem variety itchy when you eat it...best are the green stem ones...planting wise make sure soft fertilized soil suitable for any root crop. No big deal in planting simply use a spear like wood or iron to create a hole drop the Dalo tube in ...sun and water will do the rest...eat the leaves by cooking with coconut cream. If you want Dalo root to develop don't eat the leaves.
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 01 Apr, Pat S (Australia - temperate climate): I planted my silverbeet a couple of months ago,I started picking it the leaves and stalks were great but now the leaves are turning brown the centre of the plant is also brown and the leaves are 'narrowing'. What disease have I got and can I replant in the same spot if so what should I use to clean the soil to prevent a recurrence. Many thanks
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 01 Apr, Helen peipi (New Zealand - temperate climate): My j/a are 3mtrs tall with lovely flowers, and are growing like wildflowers they are absolutely lovely, this is their 2nd season growing. I watered them everyday with plenty water. The tubes are massive. Not eating yet, just want them to grow. I live in Murupara, NZ.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 23 Apr, Shane Rudolph (New Zealand - temperate climate): Hi Helen, could I get your contact number please.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 07 Apr, Lyn (New Zealand - temperate climate): Wow, sounds like the height hasn't lowered your yield, I will await and see what happens with mine :) As I am Tauranga area I am guessing similar climate
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Parsnip 01 Apr, Catherine Ingraham (USA - Zone 8b climate): Can you sow parsnips in the fall,such as November, and harvest in the spring?
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Kale (also Borecole) 31 Mar, Celeste (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I live in the Eastern Cape and find it extremely difficult to get my hands on ornamental kale seeds or seedlings. Please give me advice on hour to procure these. Thank you
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Kale (also Borecole) 29 Apr, Allimuthu Perumal 0329443959 (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Please explain what is ornamental Kale i just saw Kale seeds at r18.99 at Shoprite
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 31 Mar, Helen Peipi (New Zealand - temperate climate): Do you still need some j/a, the bottom leaves are slowly going btown
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 30 Mar, Paul Masters (New Zealand - temperate climate): do chillies continue to ripen once they have been picked? Cheers Paul
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 31 Mar, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Yes, they will ripen slowly in the same way that capsicums do. Probably need to be starting to change colour.
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