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Horseradish 04 Apr, Frank Chalupa (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Tina, I live in Logan Central and I have heaps of horseradish roots. Let me know where to send them and I'll send you some. Best Regards Frank
Horseradish 22 May, David (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Frank, id love ti get my hands.on some also if your feelinh extra generous :)
Horseradish 22 May, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Frank. I would very much appreciate a piece of your horseradish please. How can we arrange this. ,Geoff.
Horseradish 17 May, Toga Ludlow (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Frank I live in the Lockyer Valley and I've been looking for horseradish roots. Do you still have them. I go to Slacks Creek frequently. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks
Horseradish 02 May, Fausto Capozzi (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Frank, I have been looking for horseradish roots for a while now, if you still have some to spare I would love to have one. I am happy to pay for postage etc. Please contact me at [email protected] and I'll email my address. Thank you, Regards Fausto
Horseradish 21 Nov, Daryl (Australia - temperate climate)
It's not all that easy to get horseradish crowns or living plants. I've been trying. I love the condiment preparation of the root and also the idea of eating the foliage. Should i get some in It'd be one of the crowning glories of my garden haha!
Horseradish 27 Oct, Tony Campton (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I am about 10k north of Noosa in the hinterland. Happy to cover the cost of postage and your time. Thanks, Mate, Tony
Potato 14 Oct, Carol (Australia - temperate climate)
A friend was advising me when I was planting potatoes. He even dug the trench for me. He then told me to put the spuds on the pile of dirt, not in the trench, about a thumb length down. As I'd never planted potatoes before I duly followed his directions. I now read this info only to find that they should have gone in the trench! What now?
Potato 15 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
If the plants are quite small try transplanting them into the trench. Make sure you keep as much soil around the roots as possible. - like use a shovel and place them in the trench carefully so not to let the soil fall away.
Kohlrabi 14 Oct, Miriam Blye (Australia - temperate climate)
Which is the best way to sow my kohlrabi seeds straight into the garden or planting pots in the sun room? Thanks
Kohlrabi 16 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It does say plant straight into the garden. A general rule I use is - if a very small/small seed use a pot or seed tray. If seed is bigger then straight into the garden. A small seed (cabbage/lettuce) takes a lot of looking after to get it established - 3-4 weeks. Things like corn/bean/pea seeds will boom. It also depends on the weather also. The hot or cool time of the year.
Tomato 14 Oct, Hayley (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello, is it too late to sow tomatoe seeds now (mid October)?
Tomato 16 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You could probably grow tomatoes all year round. Maybe better to plant some good strong seedlings - like about 6-9" tall. Next year plant a bit earlier. I transplanted some small seedlings out 2 days ago. If your soil is nice and fertile mulch around the plants and keep the water up to them.
Yacon (also Sunroot) 13 Oct, kim (Australia - temperate climate)
This is my second year of growing Yukon I was just wondering if anybody knows if I can leave them into the ground to store the fruit for a few months like a potato thank you
Yacon (also Sunroot) 16 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Depending on where you live - I wouldn't leave them in the ground if a chance of rain/heavy rain - they would rot. We are having the wettest Oct on record where I live. Maybe store in a box with sand or just store them in a cool/dry place.
Cauliflower 13 Oct, John Hansen (Australia - temperate climate)
My cauliflowers are flowering but are not forming tight clusters more like separate pinheads. Planted in May 2017. Thank you
Cauliflower 13 Oct, Lewis (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi! Great article on cauliflowers, thanks! I'm in Melbourne, and I planted out my cauli as seedlings from Diggers in early July. One of the caulis went to head at the end of august, but none of the others are showing any signs of heading up. I've considered feeding them with seaweed emulsion, but I'm worried that will just promote more leaves. My broccoli has been and gone which I planted at the same time. It's starting to get warm, so I'm worried they've missed their moment? Do you think I should leave them longer or chop them out for the summer crop? Many thanks!! Lewis
Cauliflower 16 Oct, Lewis (Australia - temperate climate)
Oops! I meant I planted them in early June!! Thanks
Cauliflower 04 Mar, Scott (Australia - temperate climate)
Plant them around April or May for best results. Feed them once a week with charlie carp or seasol and make sure they get plenty of water in between. good luck!
Cauliflower 16 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I don't know about where you live, but we have had quite a warm winter. So I think it has to do with the weather. I had the same problem with broccoli and savoy cabbage. Probably better to plant in April May. I use to try and grow caulies but gave up. Huge plants and no heads.
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 12 Oct, mberegeni (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
i need to know if habenaro can grow well in my area at levubu in limpopo
Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 12 Oct, Jill Farr (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I grew Scarlet Runner beans last year and while the plants grew well, they didn't grow any beans on them! I was surprised as I have grown them before many times and never had this problem. I am about to plant some for this season, but am keen to receive any ideas about what I could do to ensure getting a good crop.
Strawberry Plants 10 Oct, Daniel Mapoma Mwansa (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
how do i grow my strawberries in rain season since ive no green house
Potato 10 Oct, Filly (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I live in an apartment with a west facing balcony and about to experiment with my "potting Garden" Wish me luck lol. Was just wondering if potatoes would have any problem on my balcony since it is west facing?
Potato 11 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You will probably struggle growing much if your plants are only going to have sun for half or less of the day. Good luck with it.
Potato 02 Nov, Filly (Australia - temperate climate)
Thanks for your reply Mike. ! I'm gonna try anyway :) Can't keep this woman down lol.
Potato 10 Oct, Darren (Australia - temperate climate)
Do your research on how best to grow potatoes in pots. West facing will probably mean more water for all of your pots, as they will get the hotter afternoon sun. Mulch well.
Potato 02 Nov, Filly (Australia - temperate climate)
Thanks for your comment Darren. Yep, I have read that info on my potato quest haha! We'll see how my spuds turn out. Maybe I will receive a medal haha! I am not easily defeated :) Not that I am big on spuds, just trying out something "not so new" in a different environment.
Strawberries (from seeds) 10 Oct, Edward (Australia - arid climate)
I live in northwest nsw Australia. Our summer is hot and dry about 45 celcius max and high twenties at night.in winter our days are about 25 celcius and nights about 8. Purchased different types and colours of strawberries and want to plant them when would you recommend is the best time of the year and how long can I keep the seeds before planting them without them going to waste
Strawberries (from seeds) 11 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Put the seeds in an air tight container in the fridge until you need them. April May June is the planting time for seeds and plants (runners). It says seeds will take until the second year before you will get a crop. With runners you will have a crop in the months following planting. I live near Bundaberg and they plant about April/May and are picking by about July-Sept
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