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Brussels sprouts 25 Aug, Terry (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live in Ipswich in SEQ, and I planted a pair of brussel sprout plants in my Aquaponics this year. Sown seed in germination tray mid Feb. Transplanted to system after first set of true leaves appeared (can't remember when that was tbh probably mid to late March). 1 plant suffered nutrient deficiencies pretty severely, (strange though as both were in the same grow bed with same nutrient level) the other has only in the last week started growing some small nubs to sprouts.... Next time round I'm going to start germinating on or before Xmas day
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Cucumber 08 Nov, Marilyn (Australia - temperate climate)
What is the best variety of cuumber to grow on a trellis the position has full morning sun
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Cucumber 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have just grown crystal apple cuies - a lot better taste than the green ones I believe. Available Boondie seeds.
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Cucumber 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try any variety. Prefer all day sun.
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 07 Nov, Ingo (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I have grown Coreander now 3 times but the leaves are tasteless no coriander tast. Can someone explain please.
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 09 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Suggest you try a different variety. Try the internet for different seeds.
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Carrot 06 Nov, janico (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Must you trim the leaves regularly to promote growth or do you leave as is
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Rhubarb 06 Nov, Rhonda Rolfe (Australia - temperate climate)
I was given 4 plants a couple of years ago. They produced the sweetest, most tender stalks. I have lost 3 plants - not sure why. The one remaining plant is looking a bit sick so I have moved it to a more shaded area. I seem to be getting really big leaves but short stems. Any suggestions for better rhubarb and how to keep this one plant going. We have had some really hot days in western Sydney
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Rhubarb 10 Nov, Tony Minards (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I have struggled to keep my rhubarb going this year and think I may have had a fungus problem. I lost one plant and have two more that are in trouble. Strangely a third rhubarb plant in the same area is thriving. I have given my two struggling plants a good wash with copper sulphate fungicide and their backwards slide seems to have halted.
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Rhubarb 08 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Read the notes here about growing it. I would suggest to have it in a raised area so it doesn't stay wet for long. A lot of leaf is probably too much N. Don't wet the crown/heart/eye of the plant - water may sit there and rot the crown. You could have a temp shade cover for really hot days.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 06 Nov, [email protected] (Australia - tropical climate)
Do l need to plant 2 zucchini seedlings for them to produce fruit? Thanks Judi
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 08 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
The plant will have male and female flowers. If no bees in your area hand pollinate in the morning. Look up the internet how to do it.
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Potato 05 Nov, Rod (Australia - temperate climate)
I've planted spuds 16-18 weeks ago and have checked them only to find they are soft. What causes this?
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Potato 10 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Are they soft - rotten or just softish?
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Potato 06 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Sorry can't help you - try planting late April early May next year.
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Garlic 04 Nov, Deon Van Vuuren (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi. I'm located in Brisbane. Planted Italian white based on recommendations for the climate. Garlic grew well until a month ago. Had a massive hailstorm after a very dry period. The garlic has now created various new thin leaves. on inspecting one, it seems like the cloves has started to grow inside the bulb. I wanted to grow the garlic for seed for next year. Question is, should I harvest all the garlic and let it dry out to stop the growth and will it grow next year? Also, some cloves have not formed. Can I harvest and replant next year and will it grow?
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Garlic 06 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I don't grow it. You don't mention when you planted it etc. Maybe the hail (rain and N in the hail) gave the crop a boost and the plants started shooting. Maybe harvest it and see what you can save for bulbs for next year. I would say you need some kind of bulb (maybe even small) to be able to grow from next year.
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Rhubarb 04 Nov, Rod Ewins (Australia - temperate climate)
About rhubarb leaves being poisonous. I have always heard that, but when I moved to my present home (Southern Tas, near Port Arthur) there was a real rabbit problem, and one of the things they LOVED eating was young rhubarb leaves. I woke up to this and but a chicken-wire surround, problem solved. I was interested that it didn't seem to have any bad effect on the rabbits, they were still a problem until kalisi virus was released in the area, which knocked back the population for a few years. They seem immune now though and numbers are increasing.
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Cucumber 02 Nov, Sue (Australia - temperate climate)
Would 1/1.5 metres be too close to climbing tomato plant
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Cucumber 04 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I read about 2.5-3 m is a good distance to separate incompatible plants. Also if planting tomatoes N-S then if close, they may create a lot of shade for the cues, restricting their growth possibly.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 01 Nov, Nellie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Each morning I check for small yellow and black striped beetles and then squash them between gloved fingers. This year I did this and have been able to harvest a crop for jam making.
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Asparagus 01 Nov, Harry (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy Aspragus crownes or roots in Cape Town
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Asparagus 18 Dec, Gary (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi did you have any luck finding asparagus crowns been looking for years -fa in Atlantis if you found some please share info many thx
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Asparagus 16 May, Martha Brink (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi, I got Asparagus crowns from Hart Nursery in Ottery. I'm going to be planting them in Kalbaskraal. Hope that they will grow there, clay soil
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Carrot 01 Nov, Colin Low (Australia - temperate climate)
I have had trouble growing carrots and I think now because of the chicken & cow manure is too acid. I have limed the area where this year's crop will be tried & my question is "How long do I need to wait before planting the seed? cheers Colin
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Carrot 01 Nov, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
Your main problem was probably the addition of the manures. Carrots do not need or like a rich soil (N) - it produces too much leaf. Carrots prefer a loose loam kind of soil - as in not heavy clay. A loose soil that is crumbly. If adding compost/manures do it months before planting carrots or grow something else before planting the carrots. A couple of weeks should be sufficient with the lime - mix it in well and water it and turn it over once or twice. Plant carrots thinly - can use a small salt shaker with some sand mixed with the seeds.
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Artichokes (Globe) 01 Nov, Gary Sant (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I had an artichoke plant last year which produced a few fruit. The plant disappeared at the end of the season. Will it sprout out of the ground again this year? I hope so.
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Artichokes (Globe) 01 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It sounds like it died. Did you have frosts in winter. Read the notes here and maybe a bit of research on the net. I would plant another couple subject to your weather conditions.
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Artichokes (Globe) 07 Nov, Gary Sant (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Thanks Mike. No frosts were I live in Sydney. But I think you are right and it died. ☹️
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Ginger 31 Oct, Adriaan Le Roux (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Looking for ginger seed somewhere in South Africa
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