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Garlic 29 Apr, (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Emily, you can plant garlic in Melbourne from late autumn into winter.
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Leeks 15 Apr, (Australia - temperate climate)
leeks are also great in soup
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Garlic 15 Apr, (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
@daga, anytime from late autumn into winter is ok for planting garlic in Melbourne. They need a winter chill to get started.
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 14 Apr, john studte (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi John in Tassie.Change of email address for NZ yams.Available soon. [email protected]
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 23 May, stuart cooney (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
are these yams the type that look a bit like the ginger tuber and have a bushy top similar to a clover leaf.i used to grow them in nz in the south island and they croped very well there.i am interested in trying to grow them in the south east qld erea but have not been able to aquire any seed tubers can you please help me .i am able to grow the yellow flesh kumera here so they might well go ok.
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Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) 13 Apr, Ian (Australia - temperate climate)
Also www.theitaliangardener.com.au they have two choices of lambs lettuce.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 12 Apr, fiona (Australia - tropical climate)
The best way to get rid of the burning of chilli, on your fingers or mouth is milk, either drink or soak fingers in the milk its works for me!
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 11 Apr, Spanish John (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
hiya Just saying hello while I read through the posts hopefully this is just what im looking for looks like i have a lot to read.
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) 11 Apr, tony russell (Australia - temperate climate)
I would like to try growing some cof this but can't find any seeds or plants. Where can I get some ?
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) 25 Jul, darryl (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
hey man try ebay.. they got all sorts of seeds.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 11 Apr, Barbara (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Dorothy, I would love to have your cordial recipe for rosellas. I'm always at a loss as to what to do with all the hips.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 14 May, Mary-Ellen (Australia - temperate climate)
The sound of Rosella cardial is more than i can stand. I would love to gain the recipe if its not too much to ask. My dad had only four plants planted and has made up to a hundred or more pots of jam and is wishing to be able to make something else. Your help would be mostly enjoyed.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 11 Apr, chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
i grew my first bunch of corn last season but was not very succesful i grew them from a punnet that i brought.... this year i will plant by seed would it be better to plant direct or sow in seed trays? :) x
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 18 May, dave (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
i have found it best to plant your corn from seed the seedlings dont seem to like to be transplanted they are almost sertain to die.plus i always soak my seeds in tepid water overnight to encourige germination.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 19 May, Wayne (Australia - temperate climate)
I found exactly the same - corn seedlings from the garden shop invariably die or do poorly. Much better to start from seed.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 30 May, Diana (Australia - temperate climate)
Corn don't transplant well. Direct sowing is much better.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 20 Oct, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
i have grown corn by both methods, never lost a plant when transplanting. i usually start my first lot off in a cold frame and then after that lot gets going and the soil has warmed a bit i plant them straight into the ground planting half a dozen more than i want to put in place of any that fail to germinate. i plant about 25 seeds a time every couple of weeks over the summer
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Potato 11 Apr, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
To grow Potatoes in Australia (cooler areas) you should start to prepare your bed now. I plant my potatoes every year when the blossoms start to bud on trees. so around late August/early September You can get seed potatoes from local nurseries or bunning's in the vegetable section. you need alot of sunshine full sun is ideal though part shade is fine..... :) x
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 10 Apr, louise (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Ihave grown corn for the first time and am delighted I grew from packet seed straight into the ground and as they became young plants separated each one and sowed into rows I watered and watered they need constant water upkeep now they are ready for eating the tails are brownish in colour and i had about three coblets to each stalk purely organic didnt have to keep the bugs away . the trick is water everyday
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Lettuce 08 Apr, Keno (Australia - temperate climate)
Like Marcel....My iceberg lettuce doesn't seem to get a firm 'heart' just a bunch of loose leaves. I followed the seed packet and planting instructions.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 08 Apr, Raji (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Okra seeds needs warm soil to germinate. Once it is established you can harvest until May. Easy recipe: wash dry cut the top off. Boil with sliced onion, split green chillies, coconut milk, curry leaves and salt. Do not put the spoon in the pan. Shake the pan instead if you want everything to mix well. after 10-15 minutes remove from stove and add lime juice. Enjoy.
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Garlic 08 Apr, Raji (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I planted organic garlic cloves which started to grow in the basket last year around June 22nd and harvested a healthy crop around December. Make sure the garlic cloves are from Australia and not imported - even better if it is organic.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 07 Apr, Leah (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I had yellow andblack beetles similar size to ladybug eat all my zuchinni leaves. What are they and how do I get rid of them??
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 02 May, Barb (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Leah, Those yellow & black beetles similar to ladybugs are fungus eating-ladybugs. They don't eat plants, but they do eat the powdery mildew on the zucchini - they're good guys! It must be something else eating your zucchini (maybe microscopic stuff like mites or thrips)
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Artichokes (Globe) 06 Apr, Toula Elliott (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
We have globe artichokes in a long established bed in Toowoomba. Some plants now have curling leaves.They look burnt at the edges. They dry up and crumble.Can you help please
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Artichokes (Globe) 30 Sep, claudio (USA - Zone 10a climate)
H Toula, many possibilities, suggest you call Bob Tanem "in the garden" KSFO Sunday from 7-10 am..think around .he'll have the answer for you. You can access KSFO "on line"...he gives out his 800 number for callers..an excellent source of info...and for sure he will have the right info for you.
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Asparagus 06 Apr, bec (Australia - temperate climate)
Does anyone grow asparagus around Toowoomba QLD area, I'd like to know where I can buy crowns, I know they grow asparagus down around Warwick? Will horse manure work.
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Asparagus 31 May, karen (Australia - temperate climate)
have you had a reply to your question?? as I also would like to buy some crowns, and could do with some tips on growing them down the range.
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Garlic 06 Apr, daga (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
i want to plant garlic now'. Is it right time? Pl advice. I am in melbourne.can i plant same bulb we used daily or can get seeds for this. Thanks
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Garlic 28 May, Harry Butler (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Go for it right now and best to buy seed stock from your local nursery or mitre 10. Your first crop should have been in by now and subsequent crops up until mid June. You should be able to keep yourself in supply for the whole year with 3 crops well spaced. There is no excuse for buying the imported rubbish.
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