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Endive 08 Jul, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Thnx for the great info on Endives. I didn't know what the endive looked like. I sowed some seed in containers and might plant them out tomorrow so it's great to see their compatability and what they look like. Cheers, Jane
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Carrot 08 Jul, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Thanks for this detailed information. Appreciated.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 08 Jul, Karen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have a wonderful crop. When do I pick them? What is required after picking?
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 13 Jul, Mike L (Australia - temperate climate)
Did you read the notes here. Depends what you want it for. Young to eat - old for pads etc.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 07 Jul, Nomuds (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi I like to know if you have okra leaves. I'm in Phoenix Durban and my contact number is 0713019787
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 05 Jan, mudime eugene (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I am platting lot of Okra, In limpopo I can Supply u
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 03 May, Andrew Motaung (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi where in Limpopo are you based ? I need okra and also want to plant okra in winter can you recommend a suitably warm area for me please my contact number is 0836284825 am Sello
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Basil 07 Jul, LD (Australia - arid climate)
My Basil is being invaded by caterpillars. How can I get rid of them?
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Basil 23 Sep, Louise G (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Small green caterpillars. Either pick them off by hand or sprinkle with ground pepper for an organic fix. You may need to squirt leaves with water first. This works with spinach and mint too.
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Savory - winter savory (also Savory) 07 Jul, Bryson Huddleston (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Will winter savory bloom in winter ? if so, are these blooms suitable for native bees ? Do you know of any herbs which bloom in winter. thank you Bryson...
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Savory - winter savory (also Savory) 01 Jun, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Mine does not flower in winter. The tiny flowers do feed many species of native bees. I got mine from living-mudflower blog. they had summer savory and lemon savory.
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Savory - winter savory (also Savory) 13 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It does say plant in Aug Sept and eat in 6-10 weeks so I would say it doesn't bloom in winter. I have borage flowering at the moment. they say it is a herb but I wouldn't eat it - like sand paper. It is good for bees.
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Ginger 06 Jul, Pieter Wilken (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Why does my Ginger have a fibrous or stringy center? The rhizomes are a decent size.
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Strawberry Plants 05 Jul, Dietmar Frey (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
How can we help a young boy start his own garden from scratch, where there is not a lot of water.
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Strawberry Plants 10 Sep, Rowan (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
U should make a raised bed.Have Rain gauges collecting water.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 05 Jul, Duong Nguyen (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm in South Australia.My questions ,when the best month to start seedling (grow)the snow peas ?.Thank u .
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 05 Jul, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Check the info on this page www.gardenate.com/plant/Snow Peas?zone=2
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Ginger 04 Jul, T. Smith (USA - Zone 6b climate)
Most ginger that is purchased in a grocery store Is steamed to keep it from rooting or sprouting and give it longer shelf life. It will not grow or sprout. I store my ginger In a sealed plastic container and If it gets a little fuzzy I just rinse It a little with fresh water and Its fine. One day i had a piece that started to root so I put it on the window sill in a bowl on a wet paper towel and got a sprout. I think this variety looks a bit like Tai ginger so it may be imported and escaped the steaming.
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Rhubarb 04 Jul, Wendy Hillard (Australia - temperate climate)
I've read to plant rhubarb in full sun. My plant wilts and lays on the ground as though its dying.. is this normal?
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Rhubarb 05 Jul, Mike L (Australia - temperate climate)
It says to plant some of the root - rhizome in Sept Oct for temperate climate. Sounds like you planted some of the plant. As I said the other day, there is a good reason why to plant at the best/correct time. Also read the info here about growing it. If plants are small or a bit fragile put some shade over them for a week or so to let them become established before full sun.
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Rhubarb 18 Aug, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Mike, I sowed rhubarb from seed and have planted a hand-full out. Maybe only 3-5 to see how they go. They are not much higher than the ground surface itself. When they're fully grown and picked (in a year's time :( ) does one keep the root (which I presume is called the rhizone) and replant it the following or every other year or toss it? Thankx.
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Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 03 Jul, Ali babakhanian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi where can I buy borage seed.?
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Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 04 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Boondie - New Life Seeds - The Seed Collection Company
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Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 03 Jul, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Green Harvest sells borage seed
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 03 Jul, Jan Green (Australia - tropical climate)
Good afternoon, I've read contradicting info that jerusalem artichokes will and won't grow in the tropics. Can you tell me definitely which is right please. I have tried once to grow them in Townsville with no success at all. Are there guidelines for getting good results in the tropics or are they just not suited to the climate. Thank you Jan
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 11 Jul, Brett (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a couple of month old one that I got for 10c at Bunnings. From what I have read, they really struggle with the heat during summer. I can attest to the fact that they hate water logged soil. Both of these sound like deal breakers in the tropics. I get the impression they would be the perfect plant for cooler temperate areas. If you are really keen, maybe you could try a single one in a large pot in a shaded and covered area and see if it survives the summer. At least you could reduce soil temperature and the amount of water it gets this way. I assume planting now and getting it established before it hits summer would also help.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 04 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It indicates here that artichokes don't grow in the tropics. There is probably a reason/s why - too wet - too hot. If you look at sub tropical it says plant Aug to Oct. That would be the best time to plant. You will never know until you try it.
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Peas 03 Jul, Rosemary Jorgensen (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Can you protect peas from wilt. I have now grown peas in all parts of the garden, so can't plant in a new area. I never used to have this problem. I particularly want to grow snow peas or sugar snap peas. The soil is sandy. I live in Golden Bay near the sea.
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Peas 29 Jun, Richard (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi, if it is wilt as in phytothphora then not much you can do as a quick fix. I am responsible for the bedding in town and we imported it via infected plants, in the autumn we removed 300mm of soil from all beds and brought in clean soil, still don't know if it's worked. The spores remain active for a couple of years so if you leave an area unplanted and sow mustard which acts as a fumigant that would help. Some plants are less susceptible but be aware anything touching infected ground, tools etc can spread it. It's the same disease that has infected kouri trees. Cheers Richard
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Mint (also Garden mint) 02 Jul, sophie (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Perth Western australia and would like to grow different and interesting varieties of mint. For example: Chocolate mint, Apple Mint Spearmint Vietnamese Mint any suggestions where I can find these seedlings. or do I have to start them from seed? Thank you, Sophie
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