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Leeks 15 Jan, Mick (Australia - sub-tropical climate): My leeks are into their 2nd year some nearing the end of their lifespan.Use cut and come again method. The extreme heat has sent some to seed., Keep weeds out, I grow clovers amongst em and put in plenty of mushroom compost in soil at start nothing else just water
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Spring onions (also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) 15 Jan, Mick (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You can grow the ends of all types of onions simply leave a little bit of flesh above the the root and plant in pots or garden they grow best in season but will grow any time. Use as a green onion and cut and come again.
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Marrow 15 Jan, TimJones (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I got some beauties on Ebay from the UK store called proseedsofspalding
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 14 Jan, Jen (Australia - temperate climate): can Jerusalem Artichokes be eaten before the flowers appear?When they are small, round and white.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 14 Oct, Jennifer (USA - Zone 7a climate): They taste a little bitter at that stage... Sweeter in the fall:)
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Tomato 11 Jan, Charles L (Australia - temperate climate): I usually grow a few varieties of tomatoes over the summer here in Perth (near Joondalup). Getting good results with Bonnie Best, Moneymaker etc. During the winter, the only success I've had so far is with Cherry tomatoes - which I grow on my patio. Out of most of the rain on the north side of the patio - but get several hours of sunshine (if there is any) during the day. The cherry tomatoes are fine for salads but not much else. Does anyone know of a larger tomato that can handle the Perth winter? I can keep them mostly dry...
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Tomato 23 Jan, Elle (Australia - temperate climate): Charles, I'd recommend Tigerella. I grew one plant in a large container in a sunny position under the patio last winter and was surprised at how well it did.
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Tomato 13 Jan, ray (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi, i live in britain,.Our weather is changing as is most countries, try sub arctic plenty. S.A.P. let me know how you get on.
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Tomato 24 Jan, Derek (Australia - temperate climate): Charles L, Just wondering how the Siberian , variety went and where you got them from ?
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Tomato 29 Jan, Charles L (Australia - temperate climate): Thanks for the tips! Couldn't find sub arctic here....but found a local supplier for Siberian tomatoes which sounds similar enough, I'll give them a go. Still looking for Tigerella in Perth. Found something called Mr. Stripey which looks identical and will see if they handle the winter too.
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Tomato 11 May, Derek (Australia - temperate climate): I live in Perth and I grow a variety called Taste Sensation , we still have some in the freezer from the last crop ,which grew through the summer and now in May we have another bumper crop coming along they are a very heavy cropping, early fruiting variety and so much flavor, the fruits are of a medium size, brought them my local nursery as seedlings.
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Tomato 23 Feb, Tracey (Australia - temperate climate): Tigerella is available from the Diggers Club - they mail order seed and plants (but not sure about tomato plants) all over Oz. You could try Oregon Spring from Rangeview seed (I think it's a better flavour and stronger grower than Tigerella.
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Cucumber 11 Jan, Peter (Australia - temperate climate): why some cucumbers are bitter
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Cucumber 25 Jan, Ian (Australia - temperate climate): Two reasons not enough water. You have possibly let them dry out Second picked them to late
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 10 Jan, Ferran (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have 5 capsicum plants in a 1 meter row i grew them from seed and after a month in seed mix they still only had their first set of leaves i planted them out thinking lack of nutrients may have been the cause. they all survived however have been growing rather slowly they are now 15-20 cm high they get at least 6h sun each day. i don't water them every day but i do keep the soil moist and they are mulched. the zucchini they were planted with have just come to the end of its life and it is in veggie soil mixed with compost from a trusted garden shop that has never had things grown in that bed before.i live between Sydney and Newcastle on the coast and have had a few 35c+ days recently. Am i just being impatient for caps? or is there such a thing as them being in the sun for too long?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 10 Jan, DEdwards (Australia - temperate climate): I am in a temperate region, and my capsicums are a late bloomers (planted them in October). Make sure you water them at the base, direct to the roots - an overhead sprinker hinders pollination. I had a few really late frosts in my area, I think this may have slowed down their growth as well. Be patient :)
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 16 Jan, Ferran (Australia - sub-tropical climate): a friend who runs a garden shop told me that that it was a disease that her caps had got a few years ago as some of the leaves have turned golden and dry in some patches i think this may be the cause I am watching them carefully although perhaps having come to that conclusion i should pull them out. I planted some more of the same seeds in nutritious soil rather than seed mix (still in trays) and perhaps because of this or the warmer weather they are going relay well with thicker stems and wider greener leaves and the appearance of second leaves in week two (this is just healthy garden soil). hope fully these stronger pants will with stand disease. i am not afraid of frost where i am but will plant these new ones in a different patch of soil. thank you for your quick response.
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 07 Jan, Brina (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I've just recently potted some Afro parsley, which was eaten by a possum, and now an Italian leaf parsley, which just last night was eaten by a possum. My question is that because it leaves the stems, can my parsley keep growing with new leaves?
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 10 Jan, Ferran (Australia - arid climate): I have a possum that reigns over our our back garden because of a liquid amber, in Australia possums are protected. luckily it leaves the front and side gardens alone, only works if you have room. the palsy should come back. cutting of a few steams so it has less to keep alive may work as it did on my passion fruit.
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 08 Jan, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Yes, it will probably sprout from the base. Also, you could have delicious parsley-flavoured roast possum!
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 07 Jan, Jake (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have a little possum problem. He takes mint, passion fruit leaves, bean leaves but not the beans, strawberries and geraniums. All mine have grown back. I have even taken to hanging some plants where it is impossible for him to get to now as I haven't gotten a strawberry yet. I would move the plant ant see what happens.
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Horseradish 06 Jan, charles eller (Australia - temperate climate): I have horseradish growing like the plague (I love it) if someone can let me know how to send it safely through the post I can send you some roots. eg how to package it etc
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Horseradish 23 Mar, H Wills (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi Charles, we are keen to get our hands on some horse radish root or seeds. If you can help we would be grateful. Please email [email protected]
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Horseradish 04 Mar, Isabella (Australia - temperate climate): You can post it in a sealed lock bag wrapped in paper. The few days it is out of soil wont bother it. I would love to have a piece, if you could send me a piece I' happily pay you for it, plus postage costs. Please let me know how to pay you. Many thanks
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Horseradish 11 Feb, (Australia - temperate climate): As an ex South Australian we had a large patch of horseraddish in the back garden in the 1950's. My mother used to make it fresh when we had roast beef which in those days was quite often. I now live in Qld. Horseraddish is hard to find as a root in any supermarket although I've found a specialty providor who sells it along with the famous Newman's in the jar which is still the best if you like it strong. The root keeps quite well. You could post it in a small plastic bag. This bag can then be put in an envelope. I would like to try growing it in Queensland. We grow a wide range of vegetables both in the garden and hyponically. I'm happy to pay for some roots and would transer funds to cover pack and postage. Look forward to your response, Bill Lodge
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Horseradish 04 Feb, Greg Greet (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Charles I would very much like come horseradish planting material. I am located In Hackett, ACT p/c 2602. If you use a standard Aus Post satchel say 500gm it would be easy to post. Let me know the cost & your address & I will send you the money ( & a nominal amount for your trouble) first. Hoping to hear from you, yours sincerely Greg Greet
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Horseradish 27 Jan, anne (Australia - temperate climate): I would love some also please let me know the cost to Qld. (We don't publish your email unless you put it in your comment. Do you want to do that? - Liz)
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Horseradish 19 Jan, Martin (Australia - temperate climate): Charles I would love to have some horse radish root to grow. I will happily cover all your costs. Can you please contact me by e-mail? Many thanks ( Martin, you need to give yr email in a comment -Liz)
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Horseradish 18 Jan, [email protected] (Australia - temperate climate): sorry charles my email address is [email protected] kr niamh
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Horseradish 18 Jan, Dennis (Australia - temperate climate): Charles PLEASE I would love to get some horse radish from you you can post very easily just wrap them in some damp paper and maybe wrap in plasticwrap or a sandwich bag then send them in the post (on a Monday so they do not set around over the weekend in the post office) or use express post. PLEASE I will pay all your costs and even something for your self please get back to me Thank you Dennis
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