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Cucumber 17 Sep, (Australia - temperate climate)
do they all grow on trellis?
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Cucumber 17 Sep, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I've grown cucumbers both trailing across the ground and on top of straw mulch. They were fine, although the skins were white where they touched the ground. A bit more slug/snail damage as it was easier for the pests to get to them.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 17 Sep, harold dowling (Australia - temperate climate)
I would like to know if it is advisable to cut some of the stems off as there are sometimes 5-6 stems rising of one seed. It leads to a bit of overcrowding. The seeds were planted abt 60mm apart. Thanks
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 30 Sep, bob (Australia - temperate climate)
Keep all the stalks growing; they all produce pods. Better a bit crowded as they stand together better in strong winds.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 17 Sep, Doug Henderson (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm in South east Queensland,Australia I read that Sept is the best time to plant the seeds daytime temp av 24, nighttime temp is about 14 Is it ok to leave the seeds out in damp soil in small pot over night ? and how often do you water them. ? how big should they be to re-pot them ? Thanks Doug.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 19 Sep, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It's no problem leaving damp seedlings out overnight at those temps - I water in the morning just to be sure. Water daily, though if you miss one here and there it's ok. Once you've got seedlings big enough to handle should be fine to plant - roughly 2 inch tall.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 17 Sep, digger (Australia - temperate climate)
Will kangaroos eat sweet corn as it emerges from seed? We plan to grow more than will fit inside the fenced vege patch
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 23 Sep, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)
I am planting corn in the next couple of weeks. Is it a good idea to stagger planting , lets say at two week intervals. Idea being it wont all mature at the same time. Any ideas on that anyone?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 15 Oct, billy (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Wayne, It would be a good idea to stagger the planting, as they all wont be ready at the same time, i have been growing corn most of my life, my father used to have an obsession with corn and now i believe i do just not to his degree ha ha ha, Let me know how ya crop turns out Bill Enhard Of South Australia p.s hope it all goes well lol Bill Enhard x
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 16 Sep, Barb (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have had a capsicum plant growing for >12months, regularly flowering and producing fruit (not heaps at the same time, but constantly has one or two on the go).
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Cauliflower 16 Sep, glen (Australia - temperate climate)
Ive only got lots of leaves no head!
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 16 Sep, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Do the plants lose vigour after a few yeard
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Leeks 15 Sep, aussiecuttlefish (Australia - temperate climate)
As with anything that is going to be in the soil for an extended length of time (4 - 5 months), soil preparation is essential. Dig your soil over to the depth of a spade or garden fork, incorporating plenty of organic/humus, Rapid Raiser (Pelletised Chicken Manure), water crystals and a good complete fertiliser. Water soil well, leave for a day and then lay your Leeks in a deep trench 200 - 250mm (8-10") deep. Run a slow hose over the root zone, so that the roots are just covered with soil. Mix "Seasol" seaweed extract into a watering can and apply at rate recommended on the bottle at time of planting. As the Leeks grow, slowly place soil over the base of the stem ( makes for a nice white leek) otherwise the stems will be green, and still edible. Fertilise with a good Liquid Fertiliser such as "Thrive" or "Miracle Grow." Leeks are gross feeders and like the soil to be moist all the time, they also like being planted into a clay loam soil. Enjoy!
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 15 Sep, Geoff Horner (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted some Daikon several weeks ago but it just wilted an died. I gave it sufficient water. Any ideas?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 15 Sep, Anne Eaton (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My eggplant is mature and has lots and lots of flowers and leaves but no fruit. What am i doing wrong?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 29 Oct, Vai (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Anne, The only thing I can suggest is sprinkling some sulphate of potash around the plant and watering it in. Alternatively, you could bury a couple of bananas (with skin) around the plant but I'd suggest the concentrated sulphate of potash. As you probably know, potassium promotes healthy flower and fruit growth in most plants. Nitrogen promotes new stem and leaf growth so its possible you have too much nitrogen in the soil (using cow or sheep manure?) and not enough potassium.
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Brussels sprouts 12 Sep, ron in cannerra (Australia - temperate climate)
Plenty of leaves and sprouts But are just hollow I think this is food needed if so what type.
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Brussels sprouts 09 Apr, Eddie Scutter (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hollow sprouts (or any member of the same family like Broccolli) indicates Boron deficiency
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 11 Sep, Toni Jones (Australia - temperate climate)
I have had a plant in a pot on the patio in the morning sun and I ate from it for over 4 years very good value
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Asparagus 11 Sep, David (Australia - temperate climate)
I have just trimmed my ferny Aspagus which I now see is probably too early. There didnt seem to be anything but ferny growth. When does the crop grow? Will my crop grow although I seem to have trimmed too early. Thanks for your help
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Rosemary 10 Sep, Mithila (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi, I have a rosemary plant which is few months old. I prune it quite often but it looks very dry and unhealthy. What should I do to get it back to look healthy? Thank you. Mithila
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Tomato 09 Sep, Meiling Chong (Australia - temperate climate)
Are there anybody around North-East Melbourne who would like to swap seeds/seedlings? I live in Greensborough. :)
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 09 Sep, Tracie (Australia - temperate climate)
My first time at broad beans - they started off well but got eaten by the white cabbage moth I believe - so they are quite damaged and I was about to dig them into the soil to plant tomatoes - but they have now shooted from the sides and formed new growth - should I leave them is there anyway they are still going to grow? They are only 20cm tall? Thx
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Watermelon 08 Sep, Rod (Australia - temperate climate)
what is compatibale to grow with watermelon?
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Watermelon 12 Sep, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Not 100% sure of watermelon but pumpkin, squash and cucumber like sweet corn. All the best.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 07 Sep, Dawn (Australia - temperate climate)
I have had shallots planted for about 5weeks, one pot has little black/grey bugs all over green stems. Can someone tell me what is happening please. Thanks Dawn
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 08 Sep, Rachel (Australia - temperate climate)
They are probably aphids. I have a few on my garlic & onion crop. If there are not too many, just squash them with your fingers, otherwise use pyrethrum
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 08 Sep, Dawn (Australia - temperate climate)
Thankyou
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Tomatillo 07 Sep, (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm having trouble sourcing Tomatillo. Home garden. Western Australiia. Any ideas?
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Tomatillo 28 Oct, Laraine (Australia - temperate climate)
Diggers Seeds have 3 types of tomatillo seeds. I think they are in Victoria, but if you search with google you'll find them.
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