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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 08 Jul, Liz (Australia - arid climate)
lol. I'd leave the flowers on. You don't need bees for them to pollinate, just walk over and give the stems a little shake, they're self pollinating :)
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 31 Jul, Bek (Australia - temperate climate)
Thanks Liz! I didn't realize they self-pollinate, I've noticed that they are starting to produce baby chillis now which I'm really excited about for this time of year! Looks like it's not so confused about after all...
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Watermelon 05 Jul, Frogdancer (Australia - temperate climate)
Just wondering if planting watermelon in a wicking bed would solve the problem of how much water and when to give it. I'm in the throes of setting up wicking beds and it occurred to me that maybe watermelon would be a crop that would do well. Any thoughts?
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Watermelon 01 Aug, Phillip (Australia - temperate climate)
@Frogdancer. Every thing grows better in a wicking bed. Perfect watering system.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 05 Jul, John Bee (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi John, Eggplant can be grown for several seasons at least, provided that they are kept healthy, properly fertilized and rejuvenated at the end of each season ready for the next one. After a major cropping they can be cut back (pruned) fairly heavily with sharp clean secateurs. You should cut off and remove all the old leaves as that helps stop future leaf diseases problems. Then give the plants a good fertilizing with a complete mixture, preferably organic, lightly dig in the fertiliser and give them a good watering. Be sure to cut off any diseased or dead or dying branches and get rid or them (don’t leave them lying around). Please remember that eggplants are frost sensitive, especially young tender growth so make sure they are protected from frosts or leave the pruning till after the last frost. Hope this helps. John Bee Master Gardener
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Beetroot (also Beets) 05 Jul, John Bee (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Gloria, There could be several causes of your problem but it is difficult to identify exactly from such a short request for help. The most likely cause is too much nitrogen right from planting time onwards. However, associated with that is commonly an outbreak of leaf diseases. If it is too much nitrogen I’d suggest side dressing the plants with a fertilizer mixture with very low or NO nitrogen, preferably dig it in and give a good watering. On another point, too much watering over time could also cause your problem. Also, another reason could be that some beetroot varieties are notorious for high foliage and small root production as they are specifically grown as leaf beets. The leaves of beetroot are very tasty and nutritious and it is shame ort not eat them either after harvesting or from on-growing plants. Hope this helps a bit. John Bee Master Gardener
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Spinach (also English spinach) 03 Jul, Pru (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Liz, the white butterflies are cabbage moths, their larvae will eat the spinach. I cover my spinach with a light net so the moths cant land on them. Works a treat.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 03 Jul, John (Australia - temperate climate)
As this seasons eggplant has concluded can I prune and expect another crop this coming summer?
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 03 Jul, peggy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have never heard of Chinese PEAS - I like growing Asian veggies - most are not eaten by insects (exception Chinese Green Cabbage) and they are quick to grow and tasty. What are Chinese Peas - are they similar to snow peas ? Are there any "tricks" to growing peas and beans - so far I have had NO success with either - except for Broad Beans - bumper crops!
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Thyme (also Common thyme) 03 Jul, Hank (Australia - temperate climate)
I have never had any luck with thyme as it always dies on me. Any suggestions welcome. Hank
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Thyme (also Common thyme) 06 Dec, MArtin (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I'm in (sub-) tropical Barbados. Same here: My thyme dies after 2-3 months, leaves getting smaller, get lost, whole plant dries out. Tried different locations from sunny to shady - same result. I thought it might need regular cutting, but the instructions above say harvest sparely. What can we do?
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 03 Jul, Hank (Australia - temperate climate)
I only have a tiny back yard (approx 2.5 metres) and only gets about 3 hours max of direct sunlight. Can snow peas be grown in a hanging garden to give them more sunlight? Not that there's much at this time of the year. Hank.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 04 Aug, georgi (Australia - tropical climate)
just try it and see :) i'm growing them in qld tropics despite it not reccomended ;)
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 02 Jul, Graham Turner (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I recently (June '11) bought a couple of nice chocos to plant next summer. How do I store these without them going rotten? Do they need to be stored in the dark or can they be kept in a basket in my shed?
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 30 Jul, jade (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I aquired a choko about 8 weeks ago with the shoot coming out already - planted it in a pot, full sun, and now it is an 8 inch vine. May be a bit cool for it but seems to be working.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 02 Jul, Gloria (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Planted beetroot back in March. Have lots of nice leaves but only mini little beets - about 2 by 1 cm. What have I done wrong?
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Garlic 01 Jul, Cygnetian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I heard an interesting-sounding garlic-growing tip recently (unfortunately just too late for my plantings this year), which was to *not* firm down the soil/compost (or whatever you plant them in) at all, the idea being that the bulbs will grow bigger that way since they *(& their roots, I guess) aren't tightly packed into the growing medium.
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Garlic 14 Jul, sara drummond (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I planted some in June but I aim to put some more in. bought the purple argentinean pack from safeways I know it mid July but I will give them a go today and see what happens in Novemver/December I will take your idea on board to keep the soil cover loose ... having fun in the garden sara
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Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) 01 Jul, SK (Australia - temperate climate)
where can I get the seedligns or young plants so I can grow them myself?? We are in Perth close to the ocean but were originally from Switzerladn where we love this salad!! Thanks and till soon, SK
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Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) 18 Jul, Yvonne Muller (Australia - temperate climate)
Just bought some seeds at Big W at Whitfords!
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Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) 24 Feb, James (Australia - temperate climate)
Order from eden seeds, they will post to you.
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Asparagus 30 Jun, ARTHUR (Australia - temperate climate)
I iive in Kingsley Perth.Can any one help me? I like to buy one asparagus crown. Ive try all places local with out success. ARTHUR
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Asparagus 13 Jul, john (Australia - temperate climate)
Garden Express Monbulk Vic www.gardenexpress.com
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Marrow 27 Jun, Paddy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
where are marrow seeds available?
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Marrow 17 Jan, CHEV (Australia - temperate climate)
I've been trying to find marrow seeds for years. If you get some let me know please.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 26 Jun, Bandu (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Please let me know where to purchase Okra seeds inSunshine Coast.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 17 Dec, Roy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Bandu, Give Green Harvest a call they are in Maleny, Tel. No.54352699
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 25 Jun, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi ,I have got the long skinny egg plant variety. was wondering as it is now july in sa could I cut them back and get another season out of them
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Horseradish 23 Jun, Ben borthwick (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi 4 seasons herbs sells horseraddish for 8.50 the website is www.fourseasonsherbs.com.au they qre really good the do express delivery and dont send on a friday so it wont sit around on the weekend i have brougt several plants from them and just brought a horseraddish :)
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Horseradish 23 Jun, Alan Secombe (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Could I grow horseradish in sub-tropics.I have large raised garden beds and large pots.Does it prefer shade or full sun? with thanks
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