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Rhubarb 24 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You could have a variety like Victoria or Green Victoria, Check "New Life Seeds" - "Boondie Seeds" - " Seed Collection Company" on the net - will show you the different varieties. "Rhubarb Crimson" seems to be more redder.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 23 Oct, Robyn Boswell (New Zealand - temperate climate): Several years ago i bought a patio miniature eggplant which produced really well. I haven't been able to find one since. Can you tell if i can buy the seeds or plant anywhere please? I am in northland
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 25 Oct, Lorraine (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): I purchased Egg Plants from Mitre 10 Whangarei 2 years ago give them a call they will back order if they don't have them in stock
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Carrot 21 Oct, Gary (Australia - temperate climate): What fertilise would you use when growing carrots
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Carrot 23 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): A fertiliser low in N. A lot of N produces a lot of leaf growth.Or you could grow a leaf vegetable and then follow with the carrots.
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Carrot 24 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): By low I mean probably 8-10% N - not something like 14-20% N.
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Broccoli 21 Oct, marie (Australia - temperate climate): I'm new at gardening in Sydney Australia.(I'm originally from Canada) Am I in the temperate zone? when is it best to grow cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussel sprouts. our broccoli heads are separating. the cauliflower is yellow and completely separated. And no sign of sprouts growing as of yet
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Broccoli 23 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Broc and cauli plant seeds April May and transplant seedlings May June. Not cold enough for Brussel Sprouts in Sydney Read the notes here for all 3 crops..
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Broccoli 23 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You are in sub tropical by the climate zone here. If you live in a coldish part of Sydney you would be temperate. The best is probably to have the crop mature by July August.
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Cabbage 20 Oct, Linda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Dear Sir/Men how can I make the soil to be good for cabbage I'm interested.I'm in Eastern Cape who can advice me in my province there's life on ploughing (growing?) vegetables. When I retired I want plough (grow?) a lot of cabbages.
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Ginger 19 Oct, Laura Dickson (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate): Is it possible to grow ginger in the UK
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Ginger 24 Nov, (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate): Needs warm climtes.
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Ginger 24 Nov, (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate): By this web site no - it needs warm weather.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 19 Oct, Allan (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Do you progressively mound up Kumara like growing potatoes?
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Asparagus 19 Oct, Samantha (Australia - temperate climate): We have just moved to a little old (ish) cottage in Maldon Victoria and to my delight have just discovered asparagus growing in the back yard. It is not in a "garden bed" as such, but obiously once was. Grass has grown as lawn all around it and spears are popping up left right and centre. How do I encourage and look after it at this late stage (mid October)?
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Asparagus 19 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Lucky you!!! To an area about 1 & 1/2-2' around all the plants and between the plants give it a good watering. Next day pull all the weeds out. If you can, buy some horse or cow manure or compost and place about 3" thick over the top of it all. If the weeds are a real problem over the summer I would suggest during next winter when the asparagus ferns all die down, transplant the crowns into a nice prepared garden bed - then about August Sept each year put a 4-6" layer of aged manure or compost on them.
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Watermelon 18 Oct, Micheal Ntisetsang (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I've planted watermelon on 09/09/17 and it is still developing vines and they are 50 to 60 cm long but surprisingly they are flowering at the same time pls advise on what to do
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Onion 17 Oct, Danie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Do I have to roll the leaves of the plants to enhance bulb forming at this time before they are harvested to prevent new growth?
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 16 Oct, Deana weston (New Zealand - temperate climate): Is there anyone that has any yam plants for sale or seeds. Or does anyone know where to buy them from regards Deana weston
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 01 Nov, Simone Wright (New Zealand - temperate climate): I have some you can have if you pay for postage
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 04 Dec, leonie mason (New Zealand - temperate climate): I would like some if they are still available Happy to pay postage I am aware it's almost too late seasonally.But I have a warm spot for them Thanks Leonie
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Lettuce 15 Oct, Garvin Johny (USA - Zone 11b climate): I'm growing COS lettuce in the Caribbean where it hot and humid most of the year but according to Gardenate lettuce is not suitable for my climate.
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Lettuce 15 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): "The Caribbean's littlest islands follow a typically Caribbean weather pattern, with December to April the peak months (drier, cooler, less humid) – and September to October the most prolific for hurricanes, with rains starting in June". Dec to April might be the time to grow things - drier cooler less humid.
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Lettuce 15 Oct, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Gardenate is a 'guide' not hard and fast rules. Your microclimate obviously suits cos lettuce. By the way, we have not included inforamtion for the Caribbean because we do not have enough information about the climate.
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Pumpkin 15 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I was starting to cut up some pumpkin the other day for scones. Hard skin pumpkin to cut. Then I thought - give the pumpkin skin a good wash, cut the pumpkin up and cook it - then peel the skin off - a lot easier.
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Rhubarb 15 Oct, Lexi (Australia - temperate climate): I live in Glasshouse, Qld. I have one rhubard planted in a tyre. It was quite small when I bought it about three months ago. It is now absolutely flourishing with stalks over a foot long. My question is this... If I can't eat the stalks for the first year what do I do, prune and discard or just leave it alone?
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Rhubarb 15 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Maybe pick some - say half. My mother grew it when I was young. Last year I picked asparagus for 6 weeks and I feel I could have picked it for 3 mths.
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Horseradish 15 Oct, Roy (Australia - temperate climate): If you still want a cutting jut give me your address and you can have a piece of root Roy
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Horseradish 02 Jul, Chris (Australia - temperate climate): Hello. I live in NSW and would love to get some horseradish root. Large quantities are needed.
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Horseradish 19 Mar, Tina Sutherland (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi Roy, If still available, I’d love a root cutting of your horse radish. I’m more than happy to pay for postage. Thank you so much in advance Tina
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