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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 11 Oct, Katherine (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Other than basil is there anything else i can plant with capsicum like lettace and radishes, spring onion? As they are going to be in raised gardens im trying to maximise space
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 12 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Just give them some area to grow - they could shade other plants which could stunt them a bit. Yep go ahead with your suggestions. If you can find shallot bulbs try them - quick and easy to grow. Or just try a succession of the smaller plants you are talking about. i try and plant taller plants in one end of my garden and smaller in the other end - swap next time I plant.
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Watermelon 11 Oct, Jo (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Planted watermelon seeds late last summer,didnt grow. Now they are sprouting but stem red colour after second leaf. Is this normal?
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Watermelon 12 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Best tasting melons are grown in the spring here. I don't know about the red stem stuff. They will start picking them here in about a months time. I LOVE EM.
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Garlic 09 Oct, margaret nunns (Australia - temperate climate)
we want to know how to grow black garlic
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Garlic 09 Oct, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Black garlic Black garlic is a type of aged garlic which is attributed to be browned by the Maillard reaction rather than caramelized, first used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is made by heating whole bulbs of garlic over the course of several weeks, a process that results in black cloves. The taste is sweet and syrupy with hints of balsamic vinegar or tamarind. See more online
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Garlic 08 Oct, Amanda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can i plant in December am from Mpumalanga
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Garlic 24 Oct, Christo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Rather not it is to hot that time of year best to start planting between Feb and Apr.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 08 Oct, Mike Bloom (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What type of soil and preperation?
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Potato 07 Oct, bennet (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I want to start potato farming , where can i buy seeds?
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Potato 29 Oct, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, I managed to get some seed potatoes from a local garden center. Even if they don't have any when you visit, it may be worth asking if they can source any for you. I'm not an expert but you may be able to use shop bought potatoes. Leave them to sprout and try!
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 07 Oct, Steve Unter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Were can I buy chillies in Gauteng ?
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Peas 07 Oct, robert newman (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Why can't i grow snow peas , got healthy green plants but no peas
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Peas 07 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Depends on the variety. Some are smaller plants and flower from about 8 weeks
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Peas 11 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
They cut half of my comment off. Some peas grow to 4-5' before flowering. After 8-10 weeks you should have flowers. (Mike, I did not cut your comment. It arrived cut off - Liz @gardenate)
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Peas 12 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Liz - this happens to me quite a few times - any reason. Do i not give it enough time to up load???? Most of your 'comments' arrive complete, so that is probably the reason - Liz
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Cucumber 07 Oct, Greg (Australia - temperate climate)
Can I plant tomatoes and cucumbers together? This seasons tomato bed has a trellis and our cucumbers have been terrific since growing them on a trellis.
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Cucumber 08 Oct, KS (Australia - temperate climate)
I don't think so as it says on the cucumber page... /www.gardenate.com/plant/Cucumber?zone=2
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 06 Oct, Kaye Arnott (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Are the little pink yams grown like sweet potatoes which I've grown commercially ..And can the yam be cut like a sweet potato to create a new plant?
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 07 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You can only try. They plant sweet potatoes here in SE QLD with slips. 50-60mm lengths of the vine when the plants are about 6-8 weeks old. They plant from one crop to start another and the cycle goes on and on.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 06 Oct, Karen Robertson (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Where can I but in nz tauranga area pse.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 07 Oct, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try on the net - seed selling people. If not try Australia.
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Onion 06 Oct, Wayne (Australia - temperate climate)
Onion Red Odourless: Planted sixty seedlings in April which have been growing well but are now going to flower and bulbs have not formed. (Adelaide Hills)
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Onion 07 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I grew onions for the first time this year. Mixed success. White ones. Some formed bulbs some didn't - good health plants - probably too much N. Onions can take 6-8 mths to grow.
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Mint (also Garden mint) 05 Oct, Mary-Clare (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My mint is very yellow on the lower leaves. How do I make it more healthy. Is there a tip to adding something to the soil? Or do I just need to pinch all the tips off?
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Mint (also Garden mint) 07 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Pinch all the yellow leaves off and give it a shot of fertiliser. Mix some in a bucket of water and apply -1-2-3 teaspoons.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 04 Oct, EILEEN ZERRENNER (USA - Zone 6a climate)
will lofa grow in my zone?
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 15 Dec, Doug (USA - Zone 5a climate)
Very difficult, this plant needs a very long growing season with warm soil, at least 65 F. If you try this, be certain to start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Use biodegradable starting pots and plant out when you are absolutely certain there will not be another frost. Provide full sun for as much of the day as you can. At harvest time wait until fully dried on the vine or if there is a risk of frost, harvest immediately, even if it is still a green pod. Good luck.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 04 Oct, Dirk (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Is there any export opportunities for Cape Goosberries and who can I contact?
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Cucumber 04 Oct, Robert Ridgwell (Australia - temperate climate)
is there any special fertilizer that will enhance the growth of apple cucumbers
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