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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 14 Jul, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
Surprisingly the plants are still strong over most of them, with the larger chokos continuing to grow, although certainly slower than six or eight weeks ago and many with imperfections over their outer layer. Once they get to the size of an egg they do grow much faster although many of the tiny ones that did get a start have got to around two cm long and dropped. So far we've only had two nights that hit dead on 0'C so if frosty nights can be avoided it looks like they will keep going. The first night that does have a bad frost and I'll be stripping the two plants of all chokos whatever the size.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 12 Jun, Robert (Australia - tropical climate)
What’s the best time of year to pant the rosellas I’m in the innisfail area?
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 18 Jun, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go back and read about rosellas here - the info is there.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 21 Apr, Mulysa (Australia - temperate climate)
Not such a dumb question, we are SA temperate and depending where you are in it can have a 4 to 8 week difference on sowing and harvesting times. Through experiance over 10 years we have learned to use both Arid and temperate depending on month it is. But that was with the guidance of a friends son who studies climate and agronomy.
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Ginger 12 Jun, Andrisa (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can I order zingiber officinale root in South Africa?
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Rhubarb 11 Jun, I Cumming (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I have moved to Waterfall in K ZN I have had very little success Previously I lived in ,Ekurhuleni (Edenvale) for many years where we had great success for over 40 years. The plants are attacked a by a voracious bug which looks like a bee. What can I do to eradicate this bug that feeds on the leaves which causes the plant to die and the tubers to rot. is the climate too hot or too wet. My son lives close to Ascot in England and has success with his Rhubarb George
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Horseradish 11 Jun, Kim (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi I want to buy some horseradish to grow, Where can I go? We are in Katikati
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Horseradish 01 Apr, Ken (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I recently picked up a seedling at Palmers in Bethlehem
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Horseradish 17 Jun, Marie (New Zealand - temperate climate)
We are digging a heap up right now. Kati township. Email me for address if you still want some.
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Horseradish 19 Jun, Steve (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi Marie. I am also in Katikati & would love some horsradish to plant if you have some to spare.
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Horseradish 14 Aug, Robyne (New Zealand - temperate climate)
horseradish I'm looking for a piece to plant if anyone has some please I'm on BOP Ta
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Horseradish 20 Jun, Marie (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Sure do have heaps. Available weekends. Hope my email shows up this time. [email protected] (We usually do not add emails unless they are part of the text - Liz)
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Horseradish 15 Jun, Paul (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi Kim. We can probably help depending on the type. I understand some folks call a rather large white tuber HR. We have the type that grows in the ground as a root, extremely hot, dies back in winter and comes away spring. Used for sauces etc. Is this what you want? Paul.
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 11 Jun, Gordon (New Zealand - temperate climate)
How do I go about ordering and receiving delivery of the Salsify I am from Canterbury NZ
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Tomato 11 Jun, Phillip (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have a field and considering to plant Tomatoes and green pepper Limpopo province NZHELELE TO BE SPECIFIC.Is it the right time for me to start now?
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Tomatillo 11 Jun, Annie (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate)
I am in Calgary Alberta and this spring I took a few tomatillo's and sliced them into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices and planted them into dirt right away. After I started to see small plant sprouts I took the slices out of the smaller pots and planted them right into the large planter for the rest of the grow season I will be back in the fall to let you know just how they faired
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Tomatillo 11 May, -Kit (Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic climate)
Hi Annie, Wondering how your Tomatillo experiment worked out? I’m wanting to give it a try out here on the west coast!
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Spinach (also English spinach) 11 Jun, Dhan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I am searching the recommended fertilizer application rate for spinach in Australian climate ( Melbourne).
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Spinach (also English spinach) 13 Jun, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Any general fertiliser will do. 10-12% N 4-8% P 10-14% K - use 2-3 teaspoons to 9 liters of water. A bit more if the plants are well established less if small seedlings.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 11 Jun, Glenis Greenwood (Australia - temperate climate)
In Gosford Cape Gooseberry plant just came up itself. A metre high now has flowers and lanterns some with normal fruit but some with distorted leaves and fruit. Looks healthy otherwise. Is it lacking something or too much fertiliser (blood and bone and maybe a bit of dynamic lifter ). Not a lot of sun. Next to little maples and azaleas in garden bed with bush type mulch
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 13 Jun, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can't really help you - maybe being in the shade all day and staying wet most of the day due to overnight dew leads to some fungus and diseases. Plant some in a sunnier position next year. If leaves are nice and green it has sufficient fertiliser. If leaves are yellow it needs some fert.
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Garlic 09 Jun, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I live in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. I would like to know if I can plant garlic, tomatoe and green pepper now that it is mid-june?This is my first time to plant vege.
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Garlic 09 Jun, Juping (New Zealand - temperate climate)
How and when do you grow garlic from seeds? I live in Wellington. Thank you.
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Garlic 02 Jul, Cathrine (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I live in Wellington and have garlic growing currently from clove. I like growing things from seed but growing from clove is far more efficient if it’s for a kitchen garden. I opted for organic garlic from Commonsense. Plant directly in situ pointed end up into a 5-7cm deep hole, July is ok, takes about 6 months before ready to harvest.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 08 Jun, (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Buy in supermarket vegetable aisle
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 07 Jun, Dale (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Well I have got some beaut zucchini plants coming along and I have been caring for them.I even made sure they were all fertilized.But now there is something eating all the flowers.I can't see anything around. I did squash a couple of 28 spot lady bugs.HELP. Also something has eaten all of one of my cauliflower plants. I can't seem to win the war!.More HELP please.But... I am picking some snow peas,Hooray!
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 08 Jun, Mike L (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Either go to a shop and buy a insecticide/spray for grubs etc for cabbage/caulies etc or look on the internet for an organic spray for them.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 13 Jun, dale (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Thanks once again Mike for your comment .I am going to give Eco oil a try. I like it, as is natural and organic and hopefully does the job.
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Brussels sprouts 06 Jun, dan (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
when would be the best time of year to grow brussell sprouts
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Brussels sprouts 08 Jun, Mike L (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
The main purpose of this website is to work out your climate zone, then go to the vegie you want to learn about. The info is there in big colorful display.
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