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Tomato 31 Aug, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Mike, yes. That's what I thought... I took yr advice and pick them as soon as I see them start to ripen now. (Can they be picked green to ripen indoors?)
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Tomato 14 Sep, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
They need to start to change colour before picking. Best to leave on as long as possible if you can.
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Basil 19 Aug, Joe (Australia - temperate climate)
I have cleared my entire garden and am planning starting veggies and herbs. My garden has areas that are full sun, partial sun, and full shade. I live in Perth, WA, temperate climate. Can anyone help me in finding out which veggies like to be planted in full sun , partial sun, and shady parts of my garden ? Thanks Joe
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Basil 25 Aug, Peta (Australia - temperate climate)
Just remember that "Perth sun" is stronger than normal sun. so most plants that are "full sun" need partial shade in our summers. Now is definitely tomato and basil season. I would figure out what you like to eat first and put those in as a priority and work around them. Ask your local garden centre including your local hardware garden centre :)
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Basil 27 Aug, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
I would dispute that the Perth sun is stronger than normal sun. 35 or 40 degrees is the same everywhere. It is the humidity or dryness that is the difference. A humid 35 degrees in SE Qld is just as prickly as a 40+ dry Easterly in Perth. I have lived in both and I know which I would prefer - WA.
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Basil 20 Aug, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Look up the internet for how much sunlight vegies need. You can find a table that shows this. Some need 4 some 6 some 8 hours. Most plants need quite a lot of sunlight - otherwise you end up with small weak plants.
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Peas 18 Aug, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Re: lower stalk and leaves of climbing Alderman peas. The lower leaves are going yellow and look as if they are dying and the very bottom of the stalks on two look dried up compared to a couple of smaller plants that still look a softer fleshy green. Are they dying or thirsty or lacking something or other or is this a normal process for the pea plant? Thanx.
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Peas 13 Jul, Anne (Australia - temperate climate)
I would look at the ph level (acidity /alkalinity) of the soil. Peas like soil on the alkaline side which is why they say to put some lime in the soil before planting. A little ph test kit is a good investment and can save you a lot of disappointment and money from plants dropping dead because the soil is wrong for them. Garden veg also need good drainage. If soil is a bit boggy, hill it up and plant in the higher part.
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Rhubarb 18 Aug, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A year!? Pick them in a year's time? I'll be starving...:(
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Strawberry Plants 18 Aug, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Love this article on strawberries. Thanks for it.
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Strawberry Plants 20 Aug, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Also when planting new runner plants - trim most of the leaves off - but leave a couple of the newer small leaves in the middle. And most important - where the leaves come out of the plant, is the crown of the plant, When planting DO NOT cover the crown with soil - have it sticking out of the soil a bit.
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Strawberry Plants 31 Aug, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Mike thanks for yr strawberry posts. Appreciated. Will do.
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Strawberry Plants 20 Aug, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A run down on growing strawberries in sub tropical areas. You should start with fresh stock from nursery or online etc. Plant them early to mid April - some shops will sell plants anytime of the year.
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Asparagus 16 Aug, Sofoa (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I planted an asparagus plant last year (2017) in July. Cut back the ferns in August this year (2018) and topped with compost. There are a few spears that have come through now. What should I do with them? Should I cut them back or just leave them? Thanks
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Asparagus 19 Aug, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Read up on the internet.
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Asparagus 18 Aug, Daniel (Australia - temperate climate)
I’m in Melbourne outer east, I have 6 asparagus plants from one and two years old. Only one of the newer plants has spears coming up from about 2 weeks ago. At this stage I’m leaving them to get stronger.
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Asparagus 20 Aug, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
From seed to a crown 1.5 to 2
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Asparagus 22 Aug, Mike (Australia - arid climate)
I will try again. Plant seed - one year old - a crown 1.5 - 2 inches. Two years old a few spears - pick a few thicker than a pencil - leave the one thinner than a pencil. Three years old you have a reasonable crop.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 14 Aug, ron (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When and where to buy Rosella Plants
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 16 Aug, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Internet - The Seed Collection Company.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 14 Aug, TONY MCRAE (Australia - temperate climate)
I am on the east coast of Tasmania and would like to get hold of some Yacon plants. Does anyone have any available? I can collect north or south of the state. Thanks, Tony.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 04 Oct, Janice (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi Tony, I am in Hobart and have recently harvested my Yacon and have several clumps of Rhizomes/tubers available if interested. Happy to give away. They grow well here and multiply ++ I acquired my first tuber from a friend in Burnie (they grow well there) ... founder of Food Plants International, which has produced the largest database (fee online) of edible food plants in the world.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 09 Jun, Trevor Clark (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi Janice I am also in the hobart area and was hoping to obtain some Yacon tubers or root stock. Can you please point me in the right direction, cheers trevor
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 01 Jun, June (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Diggers Club don't have the Yacon would you be willing to post to me I will of course cover all costs.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 13 Aug, eileen burkitt (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I would like to grow shallot onions, where can I buy seeds or seedlings, please advise thank you
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 14 Aug, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Shallots are grown from bulbs generally. Where do you live? I have some and live near Bundaberg..
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Garlic 13 Aug, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
Over the last couple of years I have had really poor garlic crops which I have put down to fusarium rot. I have since read that it is endemic to Australian garlic (shop purchased).Same this year , so I bought some Mexican or Argentinian stock, planted it in April and it grew beautifully, until most of it started to sprout shoots up the middle from the developing cloves. I left it until the middle of July then pulled it all up.to use as soft fresh garlic. Surprisingly about 10% of the plants were fully mature and dried well, also had a very good root system.Too much N2 climate change or just a warm Perth Autumn. My Australian garlic (March) is still struggling away Any other ideas
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Garlic 14 Aug, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Perth's climate is the opposite to East Coast - wet winter and dry summer. It says here plant April to June. It takes about 6 mths for garlic to grow. Maybe better to plant May or June - don't over fertilise it. It is variable weather - not climate change. Climate is the weather of 30 years.
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Peas 11 Aug, Judith peters (Australia - temperate climate)
Can anyone tell me where i can buy fresh peas in pods to cook, can't find them these days
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Peas 12 Aug, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Ask at your green grocers or supermarkets. If not much demand for them then they won't supply them. Grow them your self - easy to grow.
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