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Watermelon 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Difference between red and yellow - yellow is sweeter and red has heaps of antioxidants - yellow has little or none. Melons are grown in the spring - in sub tropical and temperate you would be picking them now to mid Jan. You can also grow them late summer into autumn - don't taste as good I reckon. The skin can be used for pickling and relish. If you really need whatever is in the yellow you may need to source it from somewhere else as you would only have melons for a few months of the year. Read up about growing them.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 18 Nov, emilia kreti (Australia - temperate climate)
i like to grow my very hot peppers in a pot where do i find seeds & what its name
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Contact Boondie seeds and ask them on the internet.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 18 Nov, Iman (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I moved to west Mackay last week. Where can I find Okra seeds to buy please? If ni space to plant at apartment what do you suggest ? Any farm or garden to rent a part if it? Thanks
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 04 Mar, Anna (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I got some okra seeds from the Asian Italian grocer on Shakespeare street.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 01 Dec, Darcy (Australia - tropical climate)
theseedcollection.com I get most of my seeds from there. They are quite cheap, I paid less than $2 for a small pack of okra seeds. They are Chem/pesticide free, non GMO etc and have a good selection of heirlooms too! Or, go to the Whitsundays markets in Mackay on a Wednesday morning, buy a bag of okra & harvest the seeds from them. Maybe plant into a big pot on a wheel base so u can move it in & out depending on the weather without hurting your back :)
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try Boondie Seeds. I have no idea about where to grow it - rent or farm - ask around or try pots.
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Strawberry Plants 17 Nov, Ahmed Baba (USA - Zone 11b climate)
Hello sir, I live in Bahrain- middle east and my hardiness zone is 11B on AHZ scaling. Is it possible for me to grow strawberry from seeds now that the temp is dropped to 25-30 ْ C. Reminder our summer peak is from june until november and the heat is unbearing and since we are an island sorrounded by sea our weather becomes too humid during summers. What do you recommend since i really am very excited to grow strawberry. I have already planted my seeds.
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Asparagus 16 Nov, Henry (Australia - temperate climate)
How close is too close in companion planting ? Thanks
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Asparagus 20 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Sorry I had that wrong. I was thinking non compatible plants. Companion planting would be fairly close taking into consideration what area both plant varieties need to produce a decent crop. Like if you were growing beans you would grow marigolds (I don't know if they are companion plants) about 500-600mm away. You don't want one crop over growing the other crop. Generally people plant things too close together - me included.
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Asparagus 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
2-3 meters.
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Horseradish 16 Nov, phil (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go on line to Daleys Fruit Nursery. they posted it to me and it is growing brilliantly.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 16 Nov, Mehdi Malekmohammadi (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi, I am very keen to plant Physalis and wondering if someone guide me how to get the seeds and where to buy the plant of this herb?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 19 Nov, Joanna Hingston (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi, I have a large plant you are welcome to if you live locally. I'm in North Canterbury
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 14 Sep, Lisa (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I bought a some seedlings on trademe from a seller in Akaroa. They have been growing really well and arrived in great condition.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 11 Dec, Mary Carshalton (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi Joanna, I live in Woodend would love a piece of your cape goosberry. How can I find out your phone number?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 18 Nov, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Try to find some seed selling people/companies on the internet in NZ.
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Artichokes (Globe) 15 Nov, Wendy (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I would love the pickling recipe too using olive oil. thanks
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Artichokes (Globe) 15 Nov, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Research it on the internet - google.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 13 Nov, Bill (Australia - temperate climate)
New choko plant growing well,lower leaves are good but new leaves are curling on the outer edge. Can you advise, thanks
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 15 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A big guess - could be the hot weather. Check in the morning and see if it like this when it is cool.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 22 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It could be some curly leaf virus also.
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Onion 12 Nov, John (New Zealand - temperate climate)
My onions growing in Napier are sprouting seed heads. Some are large seeming perhaps fully grown or close but some aren�t. Should I nip the heads and leave them or pull them immediately?
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Onion 13 Nov, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate)
The onions that are big and going to seed need pulling out now. In fact any that are going to seed need pulling out now. Look up the internet for more info.
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Asparagus 12 Nov, Vanessa (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
wherein south Africa can a person buy the crowns? I live in Cape Town, I have some growing from seed and they are doing really well but I don't feel like starting again and waiting for another 2-3 years. thanks
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 12 Nov, Dianne Morgan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live In Brisbane Australia I have a rock melon plant can I plant it now & How far do the vines go as I only have a small courtyard
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes try growing it - I have some which are just starting to spread now. In really good soil and plenty of water they could spread a diameter of 4m. You could move/train the vine to a smaller area.
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Onion 11 Nov, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
I usually grow brown onions which store well, however as we were running out I planted white ones as you can plant them earlier in the season. Now I have heaps of good sized white onions which have just started to run to seed, does anyone have good ideas on how to store them longer than a few weeks?
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Onion 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
From what I have read white don't keep as long as brown. Cure them in the sun for a week or so then keep in a cool dry place spread out - probably best to give some away.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 11 Nov, Scott (Australia - temperate climate)
Do you need to stake them or can they grow up a frame work?
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