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Spinach (also English spinach) 07 May, Dhan Kathayat (Australia - temperate climate): What is the recommended dose of chemical fertilizer for spinach in Australia?
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Spinach (also English spinach) 08 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Depends how rich your soil is to start with. If good soil then you wouldn't need any. If your soil needs some then wait until plants are established or put some in the garden before you plant. About 10-30 gms to 9 liters of water - 9 liter watering can from Bunnings.. Small plants about 10-15gms - bigger 20-30 gms. A heaped teaspoon is about 6-7 gms. Trial and error - go on the weak side rather than too strong to start with. Bigger veggies you can increase that to 100-120 - like corn.
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Horseradish 06 May, zukiswa makoba (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I leave in KWT I would love to know how can I get your horseradish pls. my phone no is 082 7236 761
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Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) 06 May, Douglas Geocnadang (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate): Want to know more of Wong bak cabbage
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 05 May, Dale (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have just bought some blood and bone , Can I dig in a little around my 6 week old zucchini plants ,then water it in?
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 07 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Yes - a light raking around the plant and water it in.But next time when preparing the soil add a bit a week or so before you plant. When preparing my soil I now put the following on. Some compost/mulch, lime, trace elements, some extra phosphate, some Epsom salts and some worm tea. Then when plants are well established I put some watered down fertiliser (N P K) if I think it needs it.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 08 May, Dale (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Thank for that info Mike...I will get on to it now.I really want this lot to make it to the table..ha ha...Blessings to you.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 10 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Check to see if you have bees working in your area/garden otherwise you might have to hand pollinate in the mornings when the female flowers come out. they are only open for a 1/2 day.
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Asparagus 04 May, (Australia - temperate climate): wouldnt it be dangerous to grow asparagus in your garden with young children likely to eat the berries?
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Asparagus 07 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): As an adult you could tell them NOT TO EAT THEM.
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Onion 02 May, TJ Russell-Zapata (USA - Zone 7a climate): I am moving to zone 7a from Texas. Do I still over winter garlic and onions?
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Garlic 27 Mar, Gerry (USA - Zone 7a climate): Yes to garlic. I've been growing it on Long Island for 25 years and plant in late October-early november
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Strawberry Plants 02 May, Carmel (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Wanting to move strawberry plants (have a couple of old wheel barrows I want to use) Don't know age of existing plants. Should I plant just the runners or use older plants as well? New home to be built on garden site!!! Won't be living close by so will these plants be ok if watered twice a week over the next six months???
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Strawberry Plants 04 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): As a guide plants that have had 2 crops of fruit should be replaced with new runners. Plant new runners. Once planted mulch around the plants. Put a watering drip system under the mulch if possible. If possible put them where they will receive some shade each day - in the morning or late arvo. Strawberries have a shallow root system so give them a good watering 2-3 times a week at least - more if possible. Try not to wet the leaves and fruit when they starting produce fruit.
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Strawberry Plants 07 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): If possible take the wheel barrows with you - set them up where you are going to live.
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Asparagus 01 May, Cheryl (Australia - temperate climate): I am wanting to relocate some Asparagus plants when is the best time please
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Asparagus 04 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I want to relocate 3 of mine. I have read they don't like it and you might miss a season's crop. Also if a few years old they may be quite large as in 450-700mm deep. Best time would be in mid winter probably.
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Ginger 01 May, hannah (Australia - temperate climate): can you grow ginger in may sa
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Ginger 08 May, Joe Graham (Australia - temperate climate): I have just pulled my first jinger plant that i grew in a large pot. it was my first attempt . While it was not a great success there is enough for me and will be enough also for the neighbours. also there are six little pieces that will grow on to be next years crop. I will let them dry a little and plant them when new shoots appear. plant in pot in full sun . cheers and good luck
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Ginger 02 May, Mike (Australia - temperate climate): If you read the notes here there is no planting guide for temperate climate as Ginger is a warm weather crop. If you live in a warm temperate area it might be worth a go or as it says here grow in doors. Plant later in the year like sub tropical.
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Ginger 02 May, Hamsa (Australia - cool/mountain climate): If you already have ginger roots, don’t buy them if you don’t have, put 1 root in each pot and put the pot under cover and keep watering, you have a higher chance of sprouting in spring
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 30 Apr, Sagie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I have recently retaired and want to grow bell peppers please help me
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 30 Apr, Mohammed (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Tips for corriander leaf production in sydney
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 01 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): It says plant May June and Aug Sept. Good rich soil and water regularly. Read the notes on it. Check the internet also.
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 30 Apr, Chris (Australia - temperate climate): Cypriots, particularly from the North of Cyprus have been successfully growing taro since the 1950s. It needs a lot of well aged manures, chicken, sheep, cow etc and a huge amount of water. That is why it is not widely or commercially grown in SA. The soil must not be allowed to dry out. Because of water restrictions, many Cypriots grow the plants in 1/2 wine barrels. Good luck. They make great chick or pork stews.
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Peas 30 Apr, Klasie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): When is the best time to plant peas in the western cape ,and what caltivar
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Strawberry Plants 30 Apr, Gavy (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi I lives in Melbourne and planning to plant strawberries into big pots. Is May month is right time to plant them? I am planning to buy 20 small plants from the market.
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Strawberry Plants 01 May, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You are temperate zone - plant May June July - learn to use the tools here - set you climate zone to temperate and then check when and how to grow plants.
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Strawberry Plants 02 Jun, Skye (Australia - temperate climate): Are they frost tolerant? The strawberry farm seems to stop growing them in winter as we get many frosts
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Strawberry Plants 01 May, Gavy (Australia - temperate climate): Thanks Mike. I am going to plant some this weekend and I set my temperature to temperate too.
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