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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 28 Apr, Shane hull (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
powdery mildew don't like alkaline environment. Milk is alkaline
Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 30 Dec, Anthony Melzer (Australia - temperate climate)
We thought we were planting cucumbers so we helped them climb will the melons be to heavy for this what can we do
Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 03 Jan, John Mauger (Australia - temperate climate)
Melons will certainly grow on a trellis. Make a 'hammock' out of a citrus bag or stocking and tie it to your frame as they get a bit bigger so the stems don't break. Also reduces rotting which could happen on the ground. All the best
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 29 Dec, Heather Price (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi My Zucchinni plans have a white covering over the leaf does this affect the plant.dio l need to treat it , if so what would l treat the leaf iwith
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 31 Dec, Yen (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi! I have the same thing in my garden I read about this treatment for white powdered mildew and it worked for me! Mix 1 teaspoon bicarbonate with 1 pint of water and water leaves that are affected. Hope it helps
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 03 Jan, John Mauger (Australia - temperate climate)
A 10% solution of milk and water also helps with powdery mildew. It is used organically, how it works, I don't know, but it does.
Yacon (also Sunroot) 29 Dec, Trevor Dahlitz (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, just wondering where I can purchase a plant from in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne
Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 29 Dec, Robwyn Mugg (Australia - temperate climate)
When is the best time to plant sweet potato for Adelaide, S.A.? I have grown them in the past and only got a few as Curl Grubs ate the rest of my produce, they were planted in a raised bed.
Rhubarb 29 Dec, Sue Burns (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a very small rhubarb growing in a small pot. When can I plant it out into a large tub? It is now summer in Melbourne.
Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Dec, Anita Delaney (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi was wondering if you could tell me where in Melbourne I could purchase this plant from. Thx
Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Dec, Pauline (Australia - temperate climate)
I have just purchased 2 Yacan from Waldecks in Stirling Perth today very expensive. Do they grow in Sandy ground?
Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Dec, William Wiood (Australia - temperate climate)
Any suppliers in the Perth Metro or surrounds that I can purchase from. OR where or from whom can I Officially obtain plants,
Yacon (also Sunroot) 05 Apr, Roy (Australia - temperate climate)
If you have not already read the comments in this forum, you should be able to purchase the plant from Waldecks in Sterling, Perth. Failing this, you can check out Green Harvest in Maleny, Qld. Google greenharvest.com Good luck.
Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Dec, Wendy Fancote (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Does anyone know where I can buy a Yacon plant in Western Australia please??
Yacon (also Sunroot) 29 Dec, Susan Baker (Australia - arid climate)
Waldecks.
Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Dec, Robyn (Australia - temperate climate)
I am looking too buy yacon plant
Tomato 27 Dec, Tom (Australia - temperate climate)
Some of my tomato plants have curly leaves. What can I do?
Tomato 30 Dec, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
You dont say much about your particular situaion, and I'm no expert. I had a similar issue with a potted Patio Prize but it was before I had whitefly/thrip. While I was watering it was hitting the leaves, and I think I overused tomato dust. The leaves not only curled, but they also went thick and felt waxy. Plant growth stunted and the small amount of fruit were really acidic tasting too (symptom of inefficient leaves). You should be able to rescue this plant by mulching and only watering the ground under the plant. Trim the worst couple of leaves/branches off every 5-7 days, continue as new growth takes hold. Google an appropriate fertiliser, i cant comment on that yet. New growth should take, but of course they then become a rich target for pests, enter my white fly problem as well. Gentle spray with confidor and rehash the sticky paper similar to the previous post. I'm not skilled enough to go chemical free yet.
Tomato 28 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Sorry to hear about your tomato leaves curling. This can sometimes occur with variable weather, hot, cold, windy, but is more likely to be a virus transmitted by whitefly. Tose pesky little insects that swarm on beans, tomatoes,etc. They lift off when disturbed and then land again fairly quickly. They can be controlled by smearing vaseline on yellow cardboard or plastic; they like the bright colour. Check your state department of agriculture website, they have more information. Sorry I haven't been a lot of help.
Yacon (also Sunroot) 26 Dec, Deborah Hall (Australia - arid climate)
Hi I live near Port Macquarie NSW Can I purchase a yarcon plant close to me?
Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Dec, Gillian Gibbs (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Deborah We have yacon growing up near you in Allgomera you are welcome to get some from us. Email me to let me know thanks. Gillian
Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Green Harvest at Maleny 4557 Qld has yacon for sale.
Yacon (also Sunroot) 25 Dec, Lavinia Lloyd (Australia - temperate climate)
I live at Goonellabah NSW. Is there anywhere close to me wear i can buy the plant or cutting ?
Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Green Harvest at Maleny 4557 Qld hs yacon for sale.
Rhubarb 24 Dec, Lorrainr (Australia - temperate climate)
Does the crown need to be kept covered?
Rhubarb 26 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Rhubarb likes plenty of moisture. Covering up to the neck of the crown with soil or mulch would be beneficial. Trust this helps.
Yacon (also Sunroot) 24 Dec, Rose de Kook (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I'm in Geelong and want to know where to buy these plants and if it can grow in Geelong
Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
I have grown yacon in Victoria. It is available from Green Harvest at Maleny in Queensland.
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 23 Dec, Noni (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a cape gooseberry bush growing in a pot. Should I prune it at some stage, it is very straggly.
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 24 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Cape Gooseberry can be cut back. Remove all spindly, twiggy growth to a main stem then shorten the main stems back to the size you want the plant. You would normally do this in the spring before the main growing period to maximise yield but some judicious pruning now won't hurt. Trust this helps.
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