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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 03 Apr, NICK OOSTHUIZEN (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Looking for seeds in fochville area
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 24 Sep, Siphiwe (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I can assist you with okra seeds. I grow it in Mpumalanga. How much seeds do you need? My number is 0722321174
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 03 Apr, Rita Hochfellner (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
When plants are still very small (after planting them in field) should the small peppers be removed for plant to grow a bit bigger and stronger?? the plants are about 10cm high and already have little peppers on, looking forward to hearing from you speedily, have a super day further regards Rita
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Fennel (also Bronze fennel) 03 Apr, Ollie (Australia - temperate climate)
I see that Fennel here is listed to be planted in Sept/Oct. However I find that Fennel is better as a winter crop with soups and I plant it March/April. It grows really well here in Perth.
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Fennel (also Bronze fennel) 04 Apr, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
This website is a guide only.
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Rhubarb 03 Apr, (Australia - temperate climate)
My 2 y/o rhubarb was growing well, then developed a coppery sheen on the leaves which go brown and papery, the stalks get soft, sag and go yellow. It is in raised area, watered regularly under the leaves, well manured and shaded from excessive summer heat. Any advice would be appreciated. Cathi.Dickinson
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Rhubarb 04 Apr, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Put the symptoms into google and read up.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 02 Apr, Macuei Bona (Australia - temperate climate)
I moved to southern Tasmania from overseas and am not sure when to plant corn in this part of the country. Advice please.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 04 Apr, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Click on climate zone - temperate and look up sweet corn. Sept to Jan. It says similar for sub-topical but I grow it all year.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 04 Apr, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
In Tasmania I would be looking at November, assuming all risk of frost has past.
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Strawberry Plants 02 Apr, Marg Herbertson (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I purchase 50 crowns for planting in Portland south west victoria
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Strawberry Plants 04 Apr, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Look on the internet for people who grow/sell in your area. Or ask around for someone who is growing runners/crowns in your area. I have plenty at my local men's shed - don't know the variety. Don't know how they would travel from Qld to Vic either.
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Pumpkin 01 Apr, Grant Onysko (Australia - temperate climate)
I grow pumpkins every season. If you want your pumpkins to grow big you must make sure the entire plant gets watered and fertilised regularly as the vine sends down a root at about 1/2m intervals in search of water and food. When you start getting female flowers (with a pumpkin attached) you need to fertilise them by getting pollen from the male flower, just put your finger inside and you will see the pollen on it, gently brush it on to the middle of the female, once pollinated the new pumpkin will go into a growing frenzy, (I know they are about 90% water ) Water, water, water! And food, My best Kentia/ Jap went 12.2 kg 33cm high, save the seeds and keep them in the freezer. Veggies are the best.
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Broccoli 01 Apr, Heather curtis (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate)
It is the beginning of April, can I plant my seeds for Broccoli now.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 31 Mar, Poppy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I planted a Rosella suckling 6wks ago. The past few weeks a fungus had started due to the wet weather. I got that under control, I thought. I just noticed the new leaves are getting eaten on the tips and some of the leaves have "brownish orange scales" on the underside. I couldn't locate a caterpillar. Might it be a cutting insect? Help! it has been doing really well in the well prepared soil and drainage. Location outside of Bundaberg.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 04 Apr, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live near Bundy but travelling at the moment. Look up the internet for the symptoms. Try a bit of shade cloth or similar to protect it from eating insects for awhile. Or put a plastic bottle over it (with top open) with some oil or grease on the out side of it to stop bugs climbing up into it.
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Pumpkin 30 Mar, William Mclaughlin (USA - Zone 10b climate)
My pumpkins plants get big beautiful blooms, only to fall off. Is this bloom blithe, or a pollination problem etc.? ,
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Mint (also Garden mint) 30 Mar, Kaki (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I have greenish caterpillars on my mint, can I use pyrethrum to get rid of them, n after how long can I use the leaves for cooking Thanks
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Mint (also Garden mint) 04 Apr, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes use it.
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Mint (also Garden mint) 16 Jun, Leigh (Australia - temperate climate)
Cut garlic cloves, mix it with warm water. Put in a sprayer. Stinks but it’s natural. Caterpillars gone!
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Tomato 28 Mar, SavegeSwagPlanter (USA - Zone 10b climate)
When should I plant a tomato plant in Zone 10b?
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Tomato 09 Aug, Sandra G. (USA - Zone 10b climate)
I’m zone 10b as well; I started my tomatoes in early February, the weather here is never too cold, so the worst that can happen is that they “overwinter “ and wake in the springtime. I had volunteer tomatoes come up in OCT & NOV and they just grew slowly in a container until they woke in mid mid March and then grew vigorously in April and they’re still giving fruit. These were cherry and Roma tomatoes. I’ve also been sowing seeds every two weeks with determinant (New York, Purple Russian & beefsteak) tomatoes. I freeze all the overages for winter. So, basically, in 10b in southern Cali you can plant anytime and you’ll be fine.
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Pumpkin 28 Mar, Kara Wisniewski (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi I planted pumpkins in mid November, they are still growing and i'm getting heaps of them. Do I just let them keep growing until they decide to dry off from the stalk? I live in Launceston,Tasmania
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Pumpkin 30 Mar, Jen Oscroft (Australia - temperate climate)
My Pumpkins are the same. Still growing like crazy and flowering. I thought they are supposed to be finished? This is my first time growing them down here (Victoria). I guess we'll just have to leave them until the plants die off.
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Cabbage 27 Mar, Gabela Abongile (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
To whom it may concern. I would like ask what vegetable crops are suitable fro planting between April and June in semi-arid areas? Furthermore, how are those crops handled in terms of fertilizer, irrigation, herbicides?
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Asparagus 27 Mar, Kath Gilchrist (New Zealand - temperate climate)
When do you cut off the ferns and how low do you cut them?
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Asparagus 13 Sep, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Late winter and at ground level or just below. Then cover them with about 4-6 cm mulch.
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Kohlrabi 26 Mar, jacob kim (Australia - temperate climate)
how can i get seed? in Sydney Australia.
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Kohlrabi 02 Apr, Genevieve (Australia - temperate climate)
Bunnings have seed packets. There is the purple one and white ones
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Pumpkin 02 Apr, Kaye (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
You can buy a piece of pumpkin you enjoy and if it has seeds keep those. Let them dry before planting again.
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