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Brussels sprouts 13 May, Gaye Hodge (Australia - arid climate)
What a comprehensive and helpful site for people like me living in an arid zone [Alice Springs - Australia]. We have red sandy caly predominant soiul. What are the best fertilisers for winter vegetables such as broccoli and brussels sprouts?
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Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) 12 May, Heather Houston (Australia - temperate climate)
We have just purchased a home with an old herb garden, I am sure that fennel is growing but it doesnt have the bulb - it has been left overgrown for years. What should I do pull it all out or persevere?
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Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) 01 Jul, Melody (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Heather, I think I've heard that Bulb Fennel can have male or female plants for example some will fillout to a bulb and others will stay sort of flat. If thats not the case then its possible you actually have a Dill plant! I'd persever and see what you get and dry some of the fronds for kitchen use.
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Garlic 12 May, Ray (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
If you plant any old variety it may take a few years to acclimatise to Brisabane's warmish winters. If you're interested in organic gardening, join BOGI (Brisabane Organic Growers Inc.).
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 12 May, John R (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi all I read and hear is buy and plant the choko,but from may till september how do I keep or store my choko,its sprouting now,John
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Chives (also Garden chives) 11 May, Kharnifex (Australia - temperate climate)
Chives took 6 months to germinate in my garden bed, they take an extremely long amount of time, once established, they keep going and going
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Chives (also Garden chives) 26 Apr, Katieee (Australia - temperate climate)
Do chives use a lot of water?
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 11 May, Lou (Australia - temperate climate)
I got some from a community garden. I've never tired them before. I broke them into smaller bits, washed them in water and fried them in garlic and butter. They are ok, ever so slight nutty flavour. In future I will use them to bulk up stews and soups. I have some growing as well. they are very tall, yellow daisy flowers and easy to pull up. I like them. They grow well in Adelaide.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 11 May, Georg (Australia - temperate climate)
All my goose berries are being eaten inside the mantel and fall off before they are anywhere near ripe. What spray can I use to overcome this pest? We have not been able to harvest one, even though the bush produced abundant fruit! Thanks for your help! Georg.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 10 May, Barbara Dioguardi (Australia - temperate climate)
In answer to the question about lack of bees in cold weather, my husband plants borage plants around the garden, as their blue flowers encourage the bees.
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Garlic 10 May, Michele Dorey (Australia - tropical climate)
As we are going into winter without barely any rainfall how often should I water my garlic I've planted them in today. Thanking you
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 08 May, lyn (Australia - temperate climate)
Do I have to replant new bushes when they finish flowering each year?
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 07 Feb, Salli Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes, plant new rosella bushes because they will die off like an annual and not regrow.
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Cauliflower 07 May, terry harris adelaide (Australia - temperate climate)
Cauliflower start off well then heads seem togo to seed without forming a strong headplant has healthy leaf. is it the soil lack of fertiliser or what? thankyou for any help terry
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 07 May, jennifer (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
we have moved to warwick and there is 2 rosella bushes in our back yard around 1 met high i have picked fruit and made jam.my question is do i have to prune the bush and if so when.also how offten does it produce fruit any hints are welcomed thankyou
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 07 Feb, Salli Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Jennifer I hope you saved some seed, 'cause that is the best way to grow them. The rosella bushes are annuals and will die.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 06 May, Pat Wallace (Australia - temperate climate)
We remember the taste of Rosella jam from 30 years ago when we lived near Lismore, NSW. I picked up 2 plants from a market on the coast but am trying to grow them near Tamworth, frost country. At present they are still in pots on the verandah & surviving with a few beautiful, red "flowers". I want to seed save from them. Any hints would be very welcome.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 14 Jun, Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I found saving seed is easiest by removing the outer calyx and putting the pods in a dry warm spot to open.
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Pumpkin 06 May, James (Australia - temperate climate)
So, I started a pumpkin plant late, the frosts are coming. If repetitive frosts do hit my pumpkin plant I'd like to know if it will still be okay (If fully developed of course) And how many frosts does it need to go through for photosynthesis to stop and leaves completely die off? It's still growing even in the cold.
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Pumpkin 24 Aug, (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi there, I'm looking for any information in regard to the famous Ballarat pumpkin and for its seeds. The seeds of this heritage variety used to be on sale in Sovereign Hill
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 06 May, Mick Houareau (Australia - temperate climate)
what causes some of my fruit to turn a light brown colour. about half the crop is affected.
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Potato 06 May, PAUL CLARK (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have just got 2 kgs of seed pots for the garden. i have a built up garden 9 sq mtrs with plenty of drainage and around 12-15 inches of fresh soil. I have read that i need to let my seed pots grow shoots first so have placed them in egg boxes in my garage.......i live on the sunshine coast qld....when is the best time to plant them in the soil and when will they roughly be ready? thanks for any advice! PAUL
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Potato 12 Jul, Mark (Australia - temperate climate)
12 July - We have had ours in the ground for about 5 weeks now so if you don't have them in yet do it this w/end. You should be able to harvest in spring before it gets too hot, but you can dig them up anytime you want... they just may be on the small side or "new" potato's, still good... the rain we are having at the present time here on the Sunshine (or Unshine) Coast is good for the crop if nothing else.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 06 May, Marie Young (Australia - temperate climate)
will yacon grow in a large pot ? and where from do I get tubers ?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 24 Jun, Liz (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Do you know where I can buy the following: 1. Yacon Tubers to eat / to try? 2. Yacon Chips / Crisps? 3. Yacon Syrup? 4. Yacon Powder?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 08 Jun, Vicki Kelly (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi can you ship yacon to Tasmania. Kind regards Vicki Kelly
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 06 Nov, Jacob (Australia - temperate climate)
It does best in the ground, but I have grown it in a large pot successfully. We have grown it for years, the kids love it! A lot of people sell yacon, try allclassifieds.com.au or eBay
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 15 Dec, Darren (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello I was just wondering what sort of yields you got from your large pot Im growing some in a 50 litre drum does that sound ok
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Carrot 06 May, warshu (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted some carrots around two months ago, but they all eaten by slugs and snails. any tips to protect my carrots?
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Carrot 22 Apr, Ferran (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Blue tongs and other lizards make them welcome, very welcome. Another tip is crushing all your egg shells after roasting them in the oven. spread over the soil it deters snails and slugs as it gets into there skin and pricks them.
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