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Onion 23 Apr, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): typically root vegetables such as onions,carrots and beetroot can be grown year round , just ensure they have enough deep soil , and keep an eye on the moisture levels, after the bulbs started forming , and give them ample space between each plant , thinning is an essential function.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 23 Mar, Graeme (Australia - temperate climate): We had a great crop (considering 1st year in the ground.) This 2nd year the plants have flourished but haven't flowered. The plants are just beginning to feel the cooler monthes (we water but very dry). We have had no flowers this year. Should we be concerned? Thanks for any tips!
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 22 Mar, Riyaad (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi guys. Would anyone be able to help me with Yacon rhizomes or tubers for planting. Would really appreciate it. Thanks
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 10 Jul, Amanda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Riyaad Was just wondering if you had managed to get Yacon tubers for planting. I am also looking for some and thought that asking you would be a good place to start. Thank you Amanda
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Ginger 22 Mar, YUSSUF (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): why my ginger fail to grow
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Horseradish 22 Mar, Tonia van der Lem (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): I Live in Gisborne and want some horseradish.Where can I get them. Also I look for Echinesea plants. Thank you
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Horseradish 08 Jan, Mitchell Mcfarlane (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Hi Tonia. Did you have any joy in getting some horseradish? I'm also in Gisborne and keen to get started. Thanks
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 21 Mar, Kathy charles (Australia - temperate climate): I planted 3 tubers of yellow and 1 purple sweet potato in October 2017 now March have picked first purple one but cannot find even a little yellow tuber. Healthy looking plants but WHY no s/potato. Thank you in advance
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 23 Mar, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Cut off some runners/vine and plant them - better than tubers. About 18
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 21 Mar, (Australia - temperate climate): what weather conditions do capsicum plants grow in. do they grow better in the sun or the shade?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 23 Mar, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): They need sun and I believe in the warmer weather to pollinate.
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Pumpkin 21 Mar, Cecilia (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Why are my home grown pumpkins watery? Not nice mashed.Would they make a nice soup.?
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Pumpkin 23 Mar, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have the same - maybe they might dry out if left for a month or so. Mine are jap - very sweet and moist. I probably pick them a bit early as I wanted to dig the garden up to plant other crops.
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Pumpkin 20 Mar, Mike (Australia - temperate climate): I am trying to grow pumpkin in raised beds without much luck. I have flowers that don't fruit. I have lots of bees in other beds but suspect there is a pollination issue. How do you tell the difference between female & male flowers, then how do I pollinate the female flower?
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Pumpkin 23 Mar, Also Lisa (Australia - tropical climate): Ditto to Lisa above. The female flowers look like they already have a small pumpkin at their base. They are very easy to pollinate by hand.
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Pumpkin 20 Mar, Lisa (Australia - cool/mountain climate): The female flowers have what looks like a small pumpkin just behind the base of the petals the male ones have only got stalk there. The centre of the flowers are different too. The male flower has a longer, thin centre (think "male" and you get the idea) and the centre of the female flower is sort of a roundish swirl. To hand pollinate, remove a male flower and tear off the petals. The "male" part has the pollen. Rub it on the "female" part, the roundish swirl in the centre of the female flower. If it has worked, the pumpkin looking bit of the female flower will start to grow.
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Pumpkin 23 Mar, Shona (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, I have exactly the same issue. Is it worth self pollinating now that its nearly April and will the pumpkins grow?
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Ginger 20 Mar, Phil Akers (Australia - temperate climate): I live very close to Mount Annan Botanical gardens in New South Wales and I grow Ginger every year in large pots very well. I am going to plant some in my garden next spring and don't see why it shouldn't grow just as well. I always use pelletised chicken manure, blood and bone meal and a good helping of compost and keep well watered.
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Garlic 20 Mar, tessa (Australia - temperate climate): Silly question really. Can we eat russian garlic. A friend gave me some and am wondering if it is edible
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Garlic 20 Mar, Lisa (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Yes, they are edible. They have a milder flavour than most garlic. If you have plenty you can eat the stems like leeks too. Don't pull them, just cut at ground level and they will regrow.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 19 Mar, Pauline Lambert (Australia - arid climate): How and where do I grow my Gooseberry bush and how do I look after my bush. Do I prune it hard after fruiting, does it prefer sun or shade. Can it grow in a big pot. I have very little land and it does not get much sun but as I am on a corner and have a lot of Council land I can plant it there if it requires sun. Please help my plant flourish. Many thanks.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 19 Mar, kevin (Australia - temperate climate): I cut back on watering and since them they have we have had a great crop
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Brussels sprouts 18 Mar, G Ellard (Australia - temperate climate): Is it too early to plant out Brussel seedlings ? Have never had a good crop to date.Fruit is floppy and open. They don`t set. Have prepared soil as per specks. Will try a couple in my Wicking bed.
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Brussels sprouts 18 Mar, Mike (Australia - temperate climate): It says April May here. Probably OK to do now. Probably not much success because they are a cooler weather crop.
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Carrot 18 Mar, Kdub (USA - Zone 8a climate): What ph level should the soil be for carrots?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 18 Mar, Susan (Australia - tropical climate): Trying to raise cape gooseberry plant from seeds purchased from a seed bank. It’s been 4 weeks and nothing has appeared. How long does it take. Am I too impatient?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 25 Aug, Lucy (Australia - temperate climate): I just had great success with seeds from last years fruit. As they are tiny seeds and prone to drying out I use old sour cream, yogurt, etc. tubs, pierce a couple of drainage holes in bottom, half fill with moist seed raising mix, sow seeds and then pop the clear lid on to keep moisture in. Approx. 4 weeks and the seeds have emerged, now I'm hardening off by having lid slightly off and opening a bit more each day.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 18 Mar, Mike (Australia - tropical climate): 2-6 weeks I read for germination. Warm moist soil. Use a light spray to wet the soil. Maybe cover with shade cloth.
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Pumpkin 18 Mar, Margaret (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): How do you know when they are ready to harvest
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Pumpkin 10 Jan, Jacob (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Wait till the plant dies before harvesting.
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