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Beetroot (also Beets) 23 May, Reg Offord (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I am having problems getting Beetroot seeds to germinate
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Beetroot (also Beets) 04 Jun, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Me too. I tried on wet paper got 5 from 30. Planted directly into a raised bed got 5 again from heaps. I have soaked some for 24 hours took the floaters out and planted the rest into potting mix. Waiting to see what happens.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 23 May, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Have a look at the information on this page www.gardenate.com/plant/Beetroot?zone=3
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 21 May, Gina (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Just found this link on growing luffa for anyone interested. Cheers. https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/smooth-luffa/9426690
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Artichokes (Globe) 17 May, Jude (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Purchased 3 artichoke plants in a nursary closing down. It is the end of May, was thinking I would plant out in the flower garden, such a beautiful plant. You mentioned not to let fruit in the 1st year, do I just cut them back or dead head them. We get light frosts am I better planting in a shade house. This is my first attempt at growing artichokes.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 15 May, Living The Dream Homestead (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
We grew them with great success in Melbourne, I would dig them up in June and put the shooting rhizome back in the ground straight away with no issues
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 07 Jul, Salita Alford (Australia - tropical climate)
Hello I was looking for some of yacon for plant could you spare some for me please
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 06 Jun, Graham (Australia - temperate climate)
if you didn't find one yet .. Waldecks in Perth .. brought one last week they had a few there
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Potato 15 May, KATIE KERETO FEATHERSTONE (Australia - temperate climate)
I got some old spuds that is started shooting can I plant them now??
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Carrot 13 May, Willem Pretorius (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I planted Carrots in a container with pretty deep soil but I get these very short carrots that is purple on the outside.
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Carrot 13 May, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Check which variety of carrot you planted. Some do have a purple skin and some are short. Check here https://www.grow-it-organically.com/carrot-varieties.html
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 13 May, sharon percy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi all Just wondering if anyone has some seeds or knows where to buy them for Yacon, we are located in Albany Western Australia and are struggling to find a supplier, Thanks
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 10 Jun, Dwayne (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Sharon. I just dug up some yacon today, so have tubers ready to propagate and plenty more in the ground. My patch is near William Bay, 15km west of Denmark. I don't get to Albany much, but do have a list building up so may be in a few weeks... Let me know. Dwayne 04 2882 0660
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 06 Jun, Trevor (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Sharon We have been growing yacon f in Australind for some time, I am now just digging my tubers (seeds are not the go) the purple ones will sprout the brown ones are to be eaten if your interested and at times get to Australind (Bunbury) let me know by email cheers Trevor&Lynda
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Feb, Kevin (Australia - temperate climate)
I would be very interested in a chat or even a visit to learn about yacon growing. I live about an hour South East of Bunbury. Regard Kevin
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 12 May, j0hn farrugia (Australia - temperate climate)
how do you keep artichokes for the following year for replanting >?
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 06 Jun, GERRY C (Australia - temperate climate)
I know it's late but was looking up more info on them and saw this. I store them like I do bulbs, in a small cardboard box with air holes in a dark cupboard in the shed. I normally harvest through autumn and plant next years through spring. Don't know if it's the best way but works for me.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 24 May, Chris (Australia - temperate climate)
I just leave a few tubers in the ground. They regrow in the spring so long as they get a bit of water. Frost doesn't stop them.
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Horseradish 10 May, Marg Hanley (Australia - temperate climate)
I’m going to to establish a herb garden All advice appreciated Thanks
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Horseradish 10 May, Fred Ericsen-Miller (Australia - temperate climate)
where can i get horse radish plants and where can i buy HOT horse radish
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Horseradish 21 May, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)
You buy small root pieces. Plenty on ebay tho expensive or I have some on FB marketplace.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 10 May, David (Australia - temperate climate)
Finally had to pull out faithful old capsicum plant, getting very ratty and covered in knots , but still producing small fruit.
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 09 May, Vicki (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi hi are there any tips for growing coriander and parsley in our hot to cooler climate now? Thanks
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 21 May, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)
Plant in full sun in late autumn (now). If you plant when it is warm to hot you will get little plants that bolt to flower.
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 06 May, Bill Ness (Australia - tropical climate)
Am interested in growing salsify in Townsville, North Queensland. Is it possible?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 04 May, Jan (Australia - temperate climate)
My eggplant is being attacked. Small hole but when you cut them they have black spots all throughout and then you see a light coloured grub. Help please.
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Ginger 03 May, Paul Tan (Australia - temperate climate)
1) when is the best time to plant ginger in Melbourne? 2) How can I replant the unused from previous harvest? 3) Should I store my ginger in fridge or in cool dry area?
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Ginger 21 May, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)
Don't pull the plant out. Just dig a little and break off a piece of root as you need it.
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Garlic 02 May, Lou (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi this is my second year growing garlic. This years crop the above ground green is going yellow. Is there something I maybe lacking in fertiliser or lime. Thanks in advance Cheers Lou
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Garlic 12 May, David Warland (Australia - temperate climate)
Gday Lou, could be a few things, Nitrogen of course, but, it could well be magnesium, trace elements etc. Get a pH test done on you soil, garlic like most veggies like acidic soil, I aim for 6.5 in my garlic beds. Is your soil well draining ? Try some blood and bone and add some extra magnesuium Sulphate, (epsom salts).If your pH is too high, you must lower it, or risk poor or no crop.
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