All recent comments/discussion

Display Newest first | Oldest first, Show comments for Australia | for all countries
Showing 3241 - 3270 of 13823 comments
Savory - winter savory (also Savory) 01 Jun, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Mine does not flower in winter. The tiny flowers do feed many species of native bees. I got mine from living-mudflower blog. they had summer savory and lemon savory.
Reply
Savory - winter savory (also Savory) 13 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It does say plant in Aug Sept and eat in 6-10 weeks so I would say it doesn't bloom in winter. I have borage flowering at the moment. they say it is a herb but I wouldn't eat it - like sand paper. It is good for bees.
Reply
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 05 Jul, Duong Nguyen (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm in South Australia.My questions ,when the best month to start seedling (grow)the snow peas ?.Thank u .
Reply
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 05 Jul, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Check the info on this page www.gardenate.com/plant/Snow Peas?zone=2
Reply
Rhubarb 04 Jul, Wendy Hillard (Australia - temperate climate)
I've read to plant rhubarb in full sun. My plant wilts and lays on the ground as though its dying.. is this normal?
Reply
Rhubarb 05 Jul, Mike L (Australia - temperate climate)
It says to plant some of the root - rhizome in Sept Oct for temperate climate. Sounds like you planted some of the plant. As I said the other day, there is a good reason why to plant at the best/correct time. Also read the info here about growing it. If plants are small or a bit fragile put some shade over them for a week or so to let them become established before full sun.
Reply
Rhubarb 18 Aug, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Mike, I sowed rhubarb from seed and have planted a hand-full out. Maybe only 3-5 to see how they go. They are not much higher than the ground surface itself. When they're fully grown and picked (in a year's time :( ) does one keep the root (which I presume is called the rhizone) and replant it the following or every other year or toss it? Thankx.
Reply
Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 03 Jul, Ali babakhanian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi where can I buy borage seed.?
Reply
Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 04 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Boondie - New Life Seeds - The Seed Collection Company
Reply
Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 03 Jul, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Green Harvest sells borage seed
Reply
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 03 Jul, Jan Green (Australia - tropical climate)
Good afternoon, I've read contradicting info that jerusalem artichokes will and won't grow in the tropics. Can you tell me definitely which is right please. I have tried once to grow them in Townsville with no success at all. Are there guidelines for getting good results in the tropics or are they just not suited to the climate. Thank you Jan
Reply
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 11 Jul, Brett (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a couple of month old one that I got for 10c at Bunnings. From what I have read, they really struggle with the heat during summer. I can attest to the fact that they hate water logged soil. Both of these sound like deal breakers in the tropics. I get the impression they would be the perfect plant for cooler temperate areas. If you are really keen, maybe you could try a single one in a large pot in a shaded and covered area and see if it survives the summer. At least you could reduce soil temperature and the amount of water it gets this way. I assume planting now and getting it established before it hits summer would also help.
Reply
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 04 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It indicates here that artichokes don't grow in the tropics. There is probably a reason/s why - too wet - too hot. If you look at sub tropical it says plant Aug to Oct. That would be the best time to plant. You will never know until you try it.
Reply
Mint (also Garden mint) 02 Jul, sophie (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Perth Western australia and would like to grow different and interesting varieties of mint. For example: Chocolate mint, Apple Mint Spearmint Vietnamese Mint any suggestions where I can find these seedlings. or do I have to start them from seed? Thank you, Sophie
Reply
Mint (also Garden mint) 27 Nov, Jen D (Australia - temperate climate)
You can try at an Asian grocer or vegetable market for the Vietnamese mint seeds- often they will have a small display of Asian veg and herb seeds in packets.
Reply
Mint (also Garden mint) 16 Sep, Jodie (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Sophie, You could see whether any online seedling / seed companies in Australia ship to your area. This seems to be the best bet for finding interesting varieties. I was able to order quite a few varieties of mint from Mudbrick Cottage Herb Farm (www.herbcottage.com.au), however unfortunately they are unable to post plants to WA due to quarantine restrictions (I live in Victoria). My order included pineapple mint and variegated apple mint. I just planted them up today, and they smell so good! Early spring is possibly the best time for sourcing mint seedlings, as they die off over winter and re-sprout in spring (although perhaps in WA they re-sprout earlier). All the best with your search!
Reply
Mint (also Garden mint) 03 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I think you would have a lot of trouble trying to find seedlings for different mint in one place. Probably have to look at seed selling companies, Boondie Seeds- New Life Seeds - The Seed Collection company and others if you look.
Reply
Cucumber 02 Jul, Olga haynes (Australia - tropical climate)
My first time for growing veges, i am volunteering at a charity, putting a lot of good stuff in the assigned garden bed, can i plant cucumbers now? What happens if i plant too early? Brisbane location.
Reply
Cucumber 03 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It is a bit like going for a swim in winter compared to summer. It is a spring crop - not winter. It says plant from August - that is only 4 weeks away. There is a reason why you plant at a certain time - different plants need different temperatures to grow - to achieve the best results.
Reply
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 02 Jul, PETER (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I purchase cape gooseberry seeds
Reply
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 03 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Seed selling companies on the internet. Boondie - New Life Seeds - The Seed Collection Company.
Reply
Pumpkin 30 Jun, Luke (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Should I plant/treat winter squash such as Red Kuri the same as pumpkins?
Reply
Pumpkin 02 Jul, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Check a website called southern harvest for planting times.
Reply
Rhubarb 30 Jun, Peter (Perth) (Australia - temperate climate)
Was out buying some gourmet seed potato and found some seedling "Crimson" rhubarb about 100mm high. Am still prepping garden beds for permanent planting, so I wish to grow it on in my little poly "warm house" to help it through Winter. Q: would a 6" or 8" pot be the best as the next stage for optimum growth?
Reply
Rhubarb 02 Jul, Mike L (Australia - temperate climate)
Seeing that it is winter I would assume it won't grow much so maybe the 6
Reply
Potato 30 Jun, Peter (Perth) (Australia - temperate climate)
Stumbled in and grew some Royal Blue in container. Tipped out this week as I want to start some Kipfler. NO SPUDS! Now realise I did 2 things wrong 1: planted in November (= lots of lovely foliage) 2: Used sprouting (table) spuds from Greengrocer. This time I'm doing it right! (I hope). Got Seed Spuds (Kipfler like) "Pink Fur Apple". Made a planting medium following research. Planting early July. Hope springs eternal!
Reply
Celery 29 Jun, paul (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
i like to place 100 mil down pipe around my celery as this does two things it helps blanch and keeps the celery tight together
Reply
Celery 06 Aug, Shane (Australia - temperate climate)
What length do you cut the drain pipe you place around the celery
Reply
Celery 06 Nov, Dale (Australia - temperate climate)
450 mm exposed out of the ground will do. And don't use it until the plants are about 300 mm tall - then they will search for the sun above.
Reply
Pumpkin 29 Jun, Anne Jeffrey (Australia - temperate climate)
Can you please advise me on where to search for Windsor Black seeds, I've been searching for what seems like ever and had no success, I'm trying to revive this pumpkin for my mother who's in her 70s Thank you
Reply
Showing 3241 - 3270 of 13823 comments
Gardenate App

Put Gardenate in your pocket. Get our app for iPhone, iPad or Android to add your own plants and record your plantings and harvests

Planting Reminders

Join 60,000+ gardeners who already use Gardenate and subscribe to the free Gardenate planting reminders email newsletter.


Home | Vegetables and herbs to plant | Climate zones | About Gardenate | Contact us | Privacy Policy

This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. Gardenate is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
We cannot help if you are overrun by giant slugs.