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Brussels sprouts 20 Jul, Lee Patterson (Australia - temperate climate)
I have also planted Brussel Sprouts same time as Broad Beans. When will they fruit. Thanking you
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 20 Jul, Lee Patterson (Australia - temperate climate)
I have planted broad beans and they are now about 2ft high. Have seen purple/white flowers on them, but could you tell me when they will fruit? Thanking you.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 01 Dec, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
Broad Beans/Fava Beans are very easy to grow - once you have all the facts. Here are some general guidelines, as the numbers vary depending on variety- in addition to wind verses shelter location etc. The kill temperature is -4c to -10c depending on the variety - the temperature needs to be sustained; that is, two seconds of -10c is not going to do anything... its all about when the freeze explodes the cells of the plant. I 've had mine in -6c on more than one occasion but the temp only stayed that low for about an hour- the high winds did the most damage. Those plants protected from the wind sustained little to no damage, those plants that where exposed lost about a third of their branches. Optimum growth temperature is somewhere between 18c and 26c The plants will grow from about 2c but go dormant below 2c, and also go dormant if it gets too hot. Too hot will generally reduce productivity and may comprise the ability of the plant to produce beans. So here is your temp line (I hope this turn out - it is meant to have temps above what happens at that temp) -10c -4c 0 2c 10c 15c 18c 20c 25c 30c ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ dead dormant growing OK growing well difficult to produce beans due to heat dead So what needs to happen to grow this plant 1. you need 80 or more days in the GROWING temperature zone to get to beans (though you may get a few here and there earlier). These days do not need to be continuous (in a row), Beans can go dormant, then grow, then go dormant etc. 2. you need SUN while growing 3. after 80 days in the growing temp range you should start getting beans: BUT favas need a lot of water during the flowering stage to produce beans... no water while flowering, no beans; low water, low bean production; lots of water while flowering healthy bean production You need to hit all 3 of these criteria to get beans... but don't stress, these beans are forgiving and will fight to hold on until conditions are good. Again, 80 days or more in temps above say 5c and below 28c, sun, lots of water while flowering. Now lets say you plant your fava beans with an intent to overwinter..... it could take 200 days of elapsed time to get your 80 days of growing temperature days. That's why you will see a days to harvest that ranges from about 80 days to about 240days. Spring sown favas will generally make it in 80 days, but if you overwinter there is no telling how long it will take to get beans BECAUSE you don't really know how many days are suitable growing days; if your winter is unseasonable warm you might get beans in 80 days, if your winter is unseasonable cold, you might not get beans until well into SPRING/SUMMER almost the equivalent of spring planting. Also note: that though favas fix their own nitrogen they still need the other two macro nutrients (phosphorus, and potassium) to grow as well as a variety of micro nutrients -- I give mine a dose of micronutrients at planting and manure while growing. Since favas are so hardy; I tend to grow mine in new beds; since usually nothing else will grow well in a new bed; I also use them in my WORST locations AND I grow mine over winter here, planting very late in summer, more like fall; as I want to bring in the last of the potatoes or tomatoes or whatever..... so they get the worst of everything (I'm shocked that they are growing in a bed that has not even fully composted and which I can barely dig in ), and still they do just fine. I like them for their edible green leaves during winter (flash fry them for use in a salad with croutons and other stuff - or wilt some in your soup.... like a side salad on top of your soup). These greens will keep you from getting stale stomach over winter if you are prone. The leaves taste like fava beans... so that is a bit strange, and the texture is tougher than most leafy greens; what can I say other than you'll get use to it. I believe in growing what grows well in my area, and adjusting my taste accordingly... or finding a recipe to hide the taste of things I'm not fond of but grow well. As far as pollination; I have got beans, not many, but some beans, in the middle of winter; no bees around then. I didn't hand pollinate or anything.... I am assuming wind did the job, but it could have been ants. I have noticed that when I STRETCH the growing season (overwinter), I get more stalks and greens with less beans; if I plant in ideal conditions and timeframes I get less greens and more beans. Real Estate in my garden is limited; so since these plants can handle the terrible conditions I grow them in winter.... leaving the ideal temps for my cherry tomatoes, potatoes and yams. Without a doubt BEANS are the big producers in my garden; whether they be runner beans, or fava beans; or which I have a half dozen varieties of each.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 04 Nov, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
I've planted my purchased broad beans seeds just before September, almost at the start of our Spring season here in Berwick, Victoria. Australia. I prepared the soil three weeks earlier, just tilled it to kill the grass and then formed several lines of raised beds - as always - for drainage. I planted the seeds not on top of the raised mounts but slightly offside and in a zig-zag pattern between seeds. Now they are around 70cm high and in flower. Broad beans can tolerate a variety of soil condition and full sun. They also love having companions plants. I planted potatoes, radishes, silver beets and beetroots spaced between them and accordingly the tallest goes at the back and the shortest at the front, so that each gets sunlight even in late afternoon. (Edited)
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Horseradish 19 Jul, Bob Ashford (Australia - temperate climate)
I have been looking to buy some Horse Radish Root to grow in my garden I live in Winchelsea Victoria and would be happy to pay all cost if some one can help me Regards Bob
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Horseradish 03 Aug, Syd Churcher (Australia - temperate climate)
I would be happy to send you some root to plant, just send me your address and I will post it to you. Syd
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Horseradish 30 Oct, Brian French (Australia - temperate climate)
My address is PO Box 257, Doonside, NSW 2767 but I should be pleased to call and purchase a root or two.
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Horseradish 27 Sep, Suzie Smith (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have just seen your offer 28th sept 13 , I would love to get some root plant horseradish . We live in Coffs harbour NSW
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Horseradish 05 Sep, Jerusha Batts (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi there Syd, If you still have any Horseradish root for planting would you be kind enough to send me some? It's hard to get. You're in Australia, right? Jerusha
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Garlic 19 Jul, Melissa Vipin (Australia - tropical climate)
Should I peel the garlic clove before I plant it? How constantly should it be watered?
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Garlic 21 Jul, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
The cloves should be planted unpeeled - just split the head of garlic apart.
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Garlic 20 Jul, Andres (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Melissa, the answer is no, don't peel the garlic clove before planting, after breaking it off from the big clove just put it straight into your pot or garden, just remember to put its tip pointing up, it should be watered regularly, I usually water it at least every other day and is growing beautifully, hope this helps!
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 16 Jul, northy (Australia - tropical climate)
try gently tapping the corn stalks with a broom handle in the middle of the day to allow pollen to drop over the plant.. i do this everyday while the corn is flowering and i get excellent results
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 15 Jul, Jenny Loo (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi all: when is the best time to craft a chilli plant? Thank you vrry much
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Potato 14 Jul, SueBateson (Australia - temperate climate)
Your potatoes will eventually grow through. It is a little cool yet but they will take off as soon as it warms up a bit,you will be eating them by Christmas. 30cm is a little deep, 15cm is enough really but deeper means as the plant grows upwards it will send off more roots and shoots which equals more potatoes in the end. If they are planted more shallow you can add mulch and just leave a leaf or two uncovered, do this every month or so until they are hilled up, flower and die down, then just spread it out to harvest them rather than digging down 30cm.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 13 Jul, Ron (Australia - temperate climate)
How tall do broad bean plants eventually grow to
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 22 Jul, (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
It varies. I had some dwarf ones grow to about a metre, and others to 1.5 metre
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Lettuce 13 Jul, Kyria (Australia - temperate climate)
I have planted on numerous times over the last few weeks lettuce seedlings. My issue is that as soon as they sprout something keeps eating them:( I can't see a snail trail so I don't think it's that... What else could it be? And how do I get around it without covering the whole patch up? Thanks!
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Lettuce 22 Jul, (Australia - temperate climate)
It could be earwigs. Make a trap with some scrunched-up newspaper in an inverted pot and shake the earwigs out every few days into water and get rid of them. Half an orange peel on the ground is supposed to work as a trap too.
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Lettuce 16 Jul, Ray (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I often use soft drink bottles with both tops and bottoms removed to make a tube and push these into the soil around newly sown seeds. Helps funnel water to the seeds and seems to deter crawling creatures that like to dine on newly emerged seedlings. Once the seedlings are a decent size I remove the tubes.
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Potato 13 Jul, Kyria (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm growing my first crop atm and think I've done it ll wrong! I started with planting potatoes that have sprouted in about 25-30cm deep.. It's been a good two weeks and haven't had any sign of life... What are you thoughts?
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 12 Jul, Vee M (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can shallots or spring onions be grown in pots?
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Asparagus 12 Jul, Amanda (Australia - temperate climate)
I am moving house and, having carefully nurtured my asparagus seedlings through to maturity, want to take my crowns with me. Any tips on digging up, transporting and replanting? Do I have to wait 2 years before harvesting again?
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Rhubarb 12 Jul, (Australia - temperate climate)
what can be added to rhubarb when cooking to neutralize the acid
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Rhubarb 20 Oct, Robert McCudden (Australia - temperate climate)
I add Arrowroot (Tapioca Flour) to the warm cooked rhubarb. Dissolve half a teaspoon, depending on amount cooked, in the juice of the cooked rhubarb. When dissolved stir into the rhubarb. Works a treat.
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Rhubarb 04 Aug, (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
STRAWBERRIES GO REALLY WELL WITH RHUBARB. MAKES GOOD JAM LIKE THIS AS WELL, AS IT SETS BETTER WITH THE STRAWBERRIES IN IT.
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Sunflower 11 Jul, Rule the world (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Sunflowers, Grow for your chooks. They love them!
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Kale (also Borecole) 11 Jul, victoria (Australia - arid climate)
Hi why are kale seeds sprayed with poison - can i get organic ones? should i take off the lower kale branches the hit the ground - will it encourage growth?
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Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) 11 Jul, Isy Mc Donald (Australia - tropical climate)
I was given 4 seedlings and planted them about April they are growing well but I was unsure when they would be ready for use, looking at the picture they must still have a way to go as they are all feathery top ( I mistakenly thought the bulb would be underground like a carrot) and no sign of root. We have been have 6-11C degrees mornings here for the last 3 weeks or so and unually drizzely days (2-10mls)
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Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) 11 Jan, (Australia - temperate climate)
don't know if you will get this but I thought I would make a comment by now your fennel should have had a large swolen stem you If you didn't eat it it would become skinny again and then grow up to seed if it didn't you will have ordinarily fennel or wild fennel if it made a swolen stem you will have a plant called Florence fennel
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