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Spinach (also English spinach) 17 Apr, GERRIT (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
HOW BIG SHOULD SPINACH BE BEFOR TRANSPLANTED INTO GARDEN
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Spinach (also English spinach) 24 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
At the 4-6 true leaf stage. They need a good root system. You can plant earlier but you need to look after them a lot more. A little protection from the sun the first week helps. If possible plant late afternoon. A light watering morning and afternoon. Where I live the max and min temperatures have dropped approx 5-6 degrees over the last 3 weeks, makes it easier to plant crops.
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Spinach (also English spinach) 19 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Best to transplant when they have 4-6 true new leaves - about 3-4 weeks after germination.
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Pumpkin 16 Apr, Adeline Wharrier (Australia - tropical climate)
Can i plant pumpkins now in Mackay?
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Pumpkin 24 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You could but they may not produce a crop, stick to the planting guide here - that is what it is for.
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Pumpkin 16 Apr, Joy Wallace (Australia - temperate climate)
I have two pumpkins growing wild in my garden, can I send you photos as I don't know what variety they are. They are about a basketball in size.Joy
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Pumpkin 24 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Check a seed selling website to find ones similar to yours. Or google pumpkin varieties in Aussie.
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Pumpkin 19 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go to a seed selling website like Boondie or Eden Seeds and look through the different types of pumpkin.
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Ginger 15 Apr, Santi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I would like to plant ginger & garlic in Hillcrest , KZN Plse advise , planting months. Thank you
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Ginger 15 Apr, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Check the information here www.gardenate.com/plant/Ginger?zone=21
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 15 Apr, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Absolutely agree: a rose is a rose with different needs. Admittedly, fruit trees are said to be compatible as is lavender but I'll be leaving that alone. Thnx.
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 24 Apr, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Just my thoughts and experience but when planting 2 or more things together, they will rob each other of fertiliser, water and even sunlight. At a given time you may need N for the silver beet but P or K for the fruit tree etc. Some people do it but I would say their crops aren't the best. I have two examples in the garden now, tall tomato plants stealing the sunlight of corn next to it and sun flowers have done the same to other corn. Tomatoes and sun flowers have grown faster and taller than the corn. I should have know better.
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 26 Jun, Jane (Australia - tropical climate)
Better late than never? Thanks for this. I hope yr plants are getting plenty if sun ' n fresh air!! I think I might plant too close. Hope not.
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Pumpkin 13 Apr, Dawn Knape (Australia - temperate climate)
Can I grow pumpkin s now in April in the Yarra valley
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Pumpkin 14 Apr, Mel (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Dawn, Unfortunately April is not the right time to grow pumpkins in Victoria as we are heading into winter. Pumpkins require a fairly long growing period of 4-6 months (depending on the variety) of warm weather and are they are very frost sensitive, so will die once winter hits. If you are keen to grow something now, cabbages, broccoli, Asian greens, lettuces, radishes and carrots are pretty good bets. If you have your heart set on growing pumpkin, best to wait till October/November for sowing/planting for best results. Cheers & happy gardening.
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Ginger 13 Apr, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi I live in Blackbutt Queensland can I grow ginger up here and where can I find all the information I need to do so
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Ginger 14 Apr, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
NO probably. Work out what CLIMATE ZONE you are, then check the planting guide. Read all the article here about growing it.
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Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) 12 Apr, Anonymous (USA - Zone 6b climate)
Maybe a little early as it says plant APRIL/MAY.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 11 Apr, Guisella Tesoro (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
Looking for starter for Yacon. I grew it in Peru and was a wonderful crop to have! Any leads?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 14 Dec, FaithCeleste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
Cultivariable - https://www.cultivariable.com/ is a good starting point.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 08 Jan, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
Any idea where I might get yacon seeds in Canada or abroad (mail order) - thanks.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 12 Apr, Anonymous (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Try internet seed selling websites.
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Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) 11 Apr, Deborah (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I want to grow this variety of cabbage. Can I plant it in autumn/winter?
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Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) 12 Apr, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
If you are likely to get frosts then it is best to leave starting the seeds till late winter/spring time
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Ginger 10 Apr, Nozipho (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Which months are good for ginger growing In eswatini
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Ginger 12 Apr, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Check on this page www.gardenate.com/plant/Ginger?zone=21
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Artichokes (Globe) 10 Apr, Pam (USA - Zone 5b climate)
I love this site and all the very useful information you share!
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Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) 09 Apr, Vanessa (USA - Zone 6b climate)
My lemon balm did very well last year, but i don't see any sign of it coming back. I dont believe o saw it flower though last year. Is it still to early? I live on long island, ny.
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Angelica 09 Apr, Leslie Peoples Jr. (USA - Zone 6b climate)
Where can I find angelica venenosa in Arkansas?
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Brussels sprouts 07 Apr, Kwena (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
How long does it take to have sprouts forming on the stem. I've planted in December and the plant is just green resembling a rape plant. Do I need to take off leaves from the bottom to encourage growth?
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