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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 22 Dec, Melvyn Andrews (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
For the last three years I have failed in growing tomatoes. Despite spraying with recommended spray the worms/grubs get them. Last year I got one good one out of about 2 Kg. So this next year I am going to try Eggplant and Zucchini. Am I too late to plant now? What type of decease do they attract? If so,what can i do? Thanks from Sydney
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 23 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
The grubs attacking your tomatoes will be fruit fly. They attack any fruit, including citrus. you could completely cover your plants with flywire or tuille netting
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 24 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Eggplant are probably also susceptible to fruit fly so cover them as you would tomatoes. I've not heard of fruit fly on zucchinis and they are heavy yielders of versatile fruit so they may be a good option. Trust this helps.
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Horseradish 22 Dec, Pat (Australia - temperate climate)
When should I harvest my horseradish ? Very leafy i its own raised bed and looking real healthy
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Horseradish 24 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Horseradish would normally be harvested in the winter when it is dormant but there is no reason why you couldn't dig down beside the plant and raid a few root pieces. the plant is almost indestructable and any small pieces of root left in the ground will grow. keep the manure, water and mulch up for good quality roots. trust this helps.
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Potato 21 Dec, Trevor (Australia - temperate climate)
I Live in Portland Victoria And The Temp Changes From Mild To Hot
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 20 Dec, Beverley stowe (Australia - temperate climate)
What PH reading do Snow Peas prefer please? Thank you, Beverley.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 31 Dec, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
pH 6.0-7.0, add Lime if needed to raise the pH. You're in a similar zone to me... I have had no joy at all with any of the pea/bean family this Sydney summer, far too hot, growth has been really stunted. I didn't realise they were a much cooler weather plant, so keep an eye on the climate too.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 01 Jan, Beverley Stowe (Australia - temperate climate)
Thank you Phil. I started again with a fresh punnet of Snow Peas. First I added lime and dug it well in. Since planting, I've made sure I don't water more than 2 X weekly. Even though I keep water up to my other green vegies. Early weeks yet, but the Snow Peas are looking good this time. Your answer was appreciated. Beverley.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 22 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Peas like pH of 5.8 - 7.0 which would suit most vegetables. 7 ia neutral. Trust this helps.
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Angelica 19 Dec, Rhonda Crisp (Australia - temperate climate)
Could you tell me where to be able to buy candied angelica - it used to be available in health food shops and used for decorating cakes? I live in southern Queensland but would purchase online.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 18 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I'm just wondering whether capsicum plant can survive over winter?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 08 Jan, Bob Bradley (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a capsicum plant that is now 3 years old and producing a bumper crop so they certainly can withstand an Adelaide winter. Cheers.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 20 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Capsicums, like tomatoes, are perennial and will last over winter in a frost free area. We mostly treat them as an annual for convenience. they can get untidy into their second year. if you have healthy plants and no frost there is no reason why you can't cut the plants back or remove the 'leggy' bits and let them keep growing. The other reason we normally treat them as annuals is so we can plant them each year in fresh soil and reduce the effect of any soil-born diseases. Trust this helps.
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Cauliflower 17 Dec, Agnes Lynn (Australia - temperate climate)
OOPs. i bought the seedlings from Masters and planted them. I dont think i will get any but i will keep watering.
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Cauliflower 20 Mar, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
Cauli is a winter crop - try planting now, March. I don't plant anything from August to Feb over summer - too hot (lots of watering and chance of lots of rain and wind). My soil is generally too rich and I just grow a big plant with no cauli head developing. I gave up trying to grow caulies 20 yrs ago. I fallow my ground during summer adding plant residue and grass clippings and turning it over a few times. Have pretty good soil when I plant in Feb/March. Plants just boom. Last year I had Savoy cabbage with leaves the size of a tennis racket in July/August - no head developed - other cabbage did head up though.
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Cauliflower 20 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Cauliflower is the same species as cabbage. If your plants don't form heads you can use the leaves in coleslaw, soup or stir fries. Unless you need the space for something else let them keep growing.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 17 Dec, Denise (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Can I grow capsicum in the same soil that I grew tomato's in last year.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 20 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Capsicums belong to the Solanum family which also includes - potatoes, tomatoes and egg plant (aubergine). They are all susceptible to the same diseases with varying degrees so it is better to plant them in a new location. This is called crop rotation and prevents the build up of soil born diseases and pests. If you have no alternative, replenish the soil with good compost and use a liquid amendment like Seasol to ensure strong healtrhy plants. it's worth a try. Trust this helps.
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Ginger 15 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
is December to late to plant ginger on the Gold Coast.
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Ginger 20 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
December should still be OK in your area. Don't plant it too deep and make sure that drainage is good to avoid the rhyzome from rotting. Trust this helps.
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Rhubarb 15 Dec, Carol (Australia - temperate climate)
My rhubarb is young only 6 months and they are in plastic pots with lids under the pots. Is this ideal or should I remove them as I water daily as we have extreme heat in Perth, They are under a shaded area I have built so not in direct sun
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Rhubarb 20 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
It is really better to grow rhubarb in the ground as you don't want the roots to 'cook'. If the tub is large and not exposed to direct heat it should grow OK. When potting up any vegetable in tubs it is a good idea to line the bottom of the tub with nespaper, old jeans or other cotton clothing. Baby nappies with the elastic, etc trimmed off are also ideal as the crystals will hold a lot of water as a reservoir for your plants. Rhubarb likes a lot of manure so a generous amount of pelletised organic fertiliser, cow manure or blood and bone is beneficial. Mulch the plants with lawn clippings or something similar as this will help retain moisture. trust this helps.
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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 14 Dec, Ann Leckning (Australia - temperate climate)
How do you stop rocket from flowering and if it does do you remove the flower heads to prolong the plant ? I'm a complete novice so any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you Regards Ann.
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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 20 Dec, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Rocket is an annual and will naturally go to seed in one season. you can delay this for a while by removing the flower stalks. The best thing to do is let some flower and go to seed. The resultant seedlings that emerge will be prolific and delectable. this is one vegetable that happily regrows. Trust this helps.
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Rhubarb 14 Dec, Rod Rix (Australia - temperate climate)
When is the rhubarb ripe for harvesting--- Is it when the whole stalk is red OR only partially red?
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Rhubarb 20 Dec, Nola (Australia - temperate climate)
There are both red and green stemmed rhubarb plants. The green stems will always be green and taste just as good. My red rhubarb stems are red from the beginning so harvesting is just a matter of pulling the stem off when I want to use it. Sometimes the stems are thin, but during mid to late spring are usually thicker. The plants are gross feeders so keep the compost up to them and water well in summer. I chop the leaves from the stems and leave them around the base of the plant.
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NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) 13 Dec, Lisa Williams (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I soaked my seeds in water with a little liquid aloe vera fertiliser and got 100% germination too.
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Garlic 12 Dec, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I was wanting to grow garlic on the Atherton Tablelands, some 800m above sea level, in the tropics. We have a subtropical to temperate climate. Which garlic would be best suited to our conditions? Thanks
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Rhubarb 12 Dec, Margaret (Australia - temperate climate)
We have a very old healthy rhubarb plant in a pot. Very prolific but for the last year it has only thin stalks. The stalks used to be much thicker. Can I do anything to make the stalks thicker? Still delicious thoug.
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