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Potato 26 Nov, Graham Bower (Australia - temperate climate)
Most unusual to get frosts this late or this severe here. What I am getting at is the fact that nature has given me a reduction in top growth and a consequent terrific crop. Later crops have good but not excessive top growth, quite normal, in similar conditions and soil prep. Unsure about crop as yet.
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Potato 28 Nov, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes I know what you are saying - nature works in a funny way a lot of the time. I use to think produce a good big plant and it will produce a great crop - doesn't work that way though. A balance between the right season, sunlight, nutrient, water etc. You probable had good nutrient which made up for the lack of leaf.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 23 Nov, emilia kreti (Australia - temperate climate)
in Melbourne where can i buy the hottest chillis
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 14 Jul, Angelo (Australia - temperate climate)
Bulleen Art & Garden Nursery sell them!
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 25 Nov, milke (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Ask around at grocers.
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Rhubarb 22 Nov, Mark Cowper (Australia - tropical climate)
I bought some rhubarb crowns from Bunnings I am not sure how old they were the plant is growing really well but I'm not sure if I should cut the stems off yet as they are green and I read the Crown needs a year to develop before you should cut the stems also the stems are still Green are they ok to eat your advice would be appreciated
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Rhubarb 22 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A couple of points. 1. Go back to Bunnings and ask what variety it is - green or red. 2. It is best not to pick until 20 weeks or more and preferably leave for a year so the crown grows to a good size. Picking early will reducing the size of the crown for the first few years - which means less to pick.
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Rhubarb 20 Nov, Christina (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I bought one rhubarb crown at the beginning of winter May 2018. I followed all directions and planted it in a raised garden bed in full sun. I had my first harvest at the end of October ...18 stalks about 45cm long. Obviously of the green variety as they did not go red. Absolutely delicious. I have now topped up the bed with mulch and cow manure and have 3leaves about 30cm long and 3new leaves poking through
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Rhubarb 22 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Christina Christina didn't you read the notes - BETTER NOT TO HARVEST UNTIL 12 MTHS OLD OR LONGER.
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Tomato 20 Nov, Andrew S Cowell (Australia - temperate climate)
Just a quick piece of advice...avoid planting too close to cabbages, trust me, you'll have spindly tomato plants!
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Tomato 20 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Normally you wouldn't plant tomatoes close to cabbage if planted north - south. The tomatoes would shade the cabbage for half the day. Try and plant tall crops together. If you want good strong tomato plants dig a trench 12-15
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Watermelon 18 Nov, Lorraine Johnstone (Australia - temperate climate)
We have been advised to grow and eat yellow watermelons. This actually means blending the entire melon, skin, etc as well, and drink/eat. It's apparently very good for you. Plan to take out the pips and dry them. Has anyone done this, or can anyone please advise how to go about growing? I am awaiting receipt of the seeds. Thanks in advance.
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Watermelon 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Difference between red and yellow - yellow is sweeter and red has heaps of antioxidants - yellow has little or none. Melons are grown in the spring - in sub tropical and temperate you would be picking them now to mid Jan. You can also grow them late summer into autumn - don't taste as good I reckon. The skin can be used for pickling and relish. If you really need whatever is in the yellow you may need to source it from somewhere else as you would only have melons for a few months of the year. Read up about growing them.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 18 Nov, emilia kreti (Australia - temperate climate)
i like to grow my very hot peppers in a pot where do i find seeds & what its name
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Contact Boondie seeds and ask them on the internet.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 18 Nov, Iman (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I moved to west Mackay last week. Where can I find Okra seeds to buy please? If ni space to plant at apartment what do you suggest ? Any farm or garden to rent a part if it? Thanks
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 04 Mar, Anna (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I got some okra seeds from the Asian Italian grocer on Shakespeare street.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 01 Dec, Darcy (Australia - tropical climate)
theseedcollection.com I get most of my seeds from there. They are quite cheap, I paid less than $2 for a small pack of okra seeds. They are Chem/pesticide free, non GMO etc and have a good selection of heirlooms too! Or, go to the Whitsundays markets in Mackay on a Wednesday morning, buy a bag of okra & harvest the seeds from them. Maybe plant into a big pot on a wheel base so u can move it in & out depending on the weather without hurting your back :)
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try Boondie Seeds. I have no idea about where to grow it - rent or farm - ask around or try pots.
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Asparagus 16 Nov, Henry (Australia - temperate climate)
How close is too close in companion planting ? Thanks
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Asparagus 20 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Sorry I had that wrong. I was thinking non compatible plants. Companion planting would be fairly close taking into consideration what area both plant varieties need to produce a decent crop. Like if you were growing beans you would grow marigolds (I don't know if they are companion plants) about 500-600mm away. You don't want one crop over growing the other crop. Generally people plant things too close together - me included.
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Asparagus 18 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
2-3 meters.
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Horseradish 16 Nov, phil (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go on line to Daleys Fruit Nursery. they posted it to me and it is growing brilliantly.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 13 Nov, Bill (Australia - temperate climate)
New choko plant growing well,lower leaves are good but new leaves are curling on the outer edge. Can you advise, thanks
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 15 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A big guess - could be the hot weather. Check in the morning and see if it like this when it is cool.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 22 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It could be some curly leaf virus also.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 12 Nov, Dianne Morgan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live In Brisbane Australia I have a rock melon plant can I plant it now & How far do the vines go as I only have a small courtyard
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes try growing it - I have some which are just starting to spread now. In really good soil and plenty of water they could spread a diameter of 4m. You could move/train the vine to a smaller area.
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Onion 11 Nov, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
I usually grow brown onions which store well, however as we were running out I planted white ones as you can plant them earlier in the season. Now I have heaps of good sized white onions which have just started to run to seed, does anyone have good ideas on how to store them longer than a few weeks?
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Onion 13 Nov, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
From what I have read white don't keep as long as brown. Cure them in the sun for a week or so then keep in a cool dry place spread out - probably best to give some away.
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