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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 15 Dec, Cygnetian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Following the planting month advice above for my region, I planted snowpeas last September (or possibly October) and have just had to pull them all out as they developed a bad case of powdery mildew. Upon further reading elsewhere, this makes sense, as snow peas are not meant to be grown in hot weather, and it is now summer. Given that they are harvestable in 3-4 months, I think the absolute latest that one should sow them is August (in this region). They could possibly be sown as early as February and March, though. Another useful bit of advice I discovered was to completely avoid foliar watering, since snow peas are so susceptible to fungal diseases.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 17 Mar, Abe (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Powdery mildew can be a problem if you water from above, wetting the foliage in the process. But yes, it does seem a bit late in the year. I've never started them as early as Feb in Canberra though.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 15 Dec, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
If this is a common experience, the dates will be adjusted. Remember that there are variations in the climate from year to year, and the planting dates are recommendations only.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 07 May, Cygnetian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I suggest adding something like "water the roots only, avoid wetting the leaves and stems" to the tips section, too.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 07 May, Cygnetian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
The Peter Cundall site recommends sowing snow peas (in a cool climate) only in August. I might experiment with a few months before that as well, since I have plenty of seeds. (And avoid foliar watering, of course.)
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 15 Dec, Sandra (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, my zucchini is growing very well and has lots of both flowers. the problem is that when the flower falls off the fruit, the fruit still being very small, if I don't pick the fruit straight away it rots, but they are so small they're not much good. My husband put wire around them so the foliage would not spread across the rest of the vegies in the garden, could that have something to do with it. There are no grubs or anything.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 14 Dec, Dorothy Stephens (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I planted some Rosellas in small pots a few weeks ago,(placed in a shallow trough so the roots could get to the water below). They were for a friend of mine down south. I have been feeding them with Fish emulsion and they have all started to bloom! Unfortunately my friend cannot come up to collect them! Question is, is it now possible for me to transplant them into large pots so I can pick the fruit for her later on? (I do not have room to plant them in my little garden! I live in Kingscliff,NSWs. so if anyone living locally would like a couple of these plants, please e-mail me.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 18 Dec, Mary Petersen (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Dorothy, I have been looking for Rosellas for our new edible gardening and if still available I would love a couple of your plants (they sound beautiful and healthy). We are at Cobaki, Tweed Heads and could pick up before or after Chrissy, whichever may suit you. Kind regards & Merry Christmas Mary
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Dill 13 Dec, (Australia - temperate climate)
The simplest way would be to use a degradable pot and plant the whole thing. There are ready made peat ones available at nurseries, or if you prefer not to use peat you can make biodegradable pots out of newspaper (a quick google will reveal instructions). You plant the whole pot, which if the soil is kept moist will soon break down. Soil blocks are another solution (I use these, and they're great!) but require a soil-blocker to make them.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 13 Dec, susan mbacho (Australia - tropical climate)
questions; what are factors for growing maize?
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 12 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Push a short length of thin uncoated copper wire through the stem when it is about 12 mm thick this helps greatly with mould and mildew.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 12 Dec, malcolm (Australia - arid climate)
what do rockmelon leaves look like .i got a plant growing .iknow i have put rockmelon seeds in the garden ,but never seen rockmelon grow from scratch
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 14 Dec, Ian (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Perhaps you could try starting out the seeds in pots with good quality potting mix. As a rule I always sow 3 times as many seeds as I need for my own use. You get to pick out the strongest for yourself; some may fail, and you can give others away whilst comparing ideas with other local gardeners. Hope this helps.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 09 Dec, alison (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I'm growning capsicum in Perth. The flowers keep dropping off and I'm wondering why?? Any ideas? Thanks
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 19 May, Randy (Australia - temperate climate)
They might not be getting pollenated, also give it a boost with pot-ash.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 13 Dec, Tracey (Australia - temperate climate)
Blossom drop is common early in the season. The number one cause is that temperatures are not yet quite right. Like tomatoes, if it is too cool or too hot fruit will not set. Capsicums like night time temps to be above about 16 C for fruit set. Also if daytime temps are too high (above about 35) fruit will not set. There is probably minor variation among varieties in the actual optimal temperature range, but you get the idea...Generally patience is the only remedy required. Other possible causes are not enough airflow (capsicums are primarily wind pollinated), too much nitrogen, not enough water, too much water...
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Pumpkin 07 Dec, owen moore (Australia - temperate climate)
answer to Q try cutting arunner of your pumkin plant and it will produce female flowers or the end of a runner
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Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) 07 Dec, sali (Australia - temperate climate)
yes i grew my plant and just in tow weeks it was like 20cm
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Dill 07 Dec, Bekster (Australia - temperate climate)
Why does dill seem to not like being repotted? Every time I've tried it dies within a week. I've had very little success trying to grow from seed. Any tips for reducing shock and successfully repotting dill would be much appreciated:-)
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Dill 05 Jan, Michael Ruth (Australia - tropical climate)
Dill grows a taproot, therefore it does not transplant well. The reason for its intolerance is that the taproot is usually damaged during transplantation or is replanted such that the taproot can't grow, i.e. in packed soil.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 06 Dec, Liz (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
How do I know when a rock melon is ready to harvest
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 06 Dec, Ian (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Rockmelon are ready for harvest when the stem begins to brown and appears to be separating where it attaches to the melon. I carefully lift the melon and try to gently rotate the stem, it will come away easily when ready.After harvest I leave them outside 2-3 days in mild sun to ripen. Then into the fridge.Hope this helps.
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Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) 05 Dec, Karen McGregor (Australia - temperate climate)
My fennel seems to be making more frondy vegetation and the bulbs don't seem to be growing.What am I doing wrong? My soil is good and I feed my plants with worm tea.
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Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) 11 Feb, peter (Australia - temperate climate)
I think you should be sowing seed late summer for picking in June / July
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 04 Dec, greenie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, just making a comment on the troubles with growing zucchinis in sub tropical climates. We have had most of ours going rotten overnight, and is also infested with grubs. Our problem is due to a fruit fly which looks like a tiny wasp with yellow stripes. We have decided to net our plants, as we are organic growers and don't use sprays. Fingers crossed that this will be effective.
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Lettuce 04 Dec, Simon Adelaide Hills (Australia - temperate climate)
I have planted Cos lettuce for the past two years while they grow well they do not seen to develop a good heart. They are in good sun for 3/4 of the day in well draining soil. The soil was prepared with home compost and pea strall, any thoughts please
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Lettuce 12 Dec, Randy (Australia - temperate climate)
Cos lettuce don't develop a heart like eg iceberg lettuce. Just keep taking leaves from the outside as it continues to grow.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 03 Dec, Tanya (Australia - temperate climate)
My young eggplant seedling leaves are turning yellow and growth has been minimal in the last month since planting. There are no obvious bugs/ pests. They receive close to a full day of sun, and are planted next to beans. Any suggestions?
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 03 Dec, Hank (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What markets on the north coast of NSW are selling okra. Australia just doesn't know about okra! :)
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Rhubarb 03 Dec, TED SLATTER (Australia - temperate climate)
My rhubarb planted july next to a fence and on the north side grows well but the storks go soft and now it is trying to flower. any Suggestions.???
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