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Yacon (also Sunroot) 08 Oct, Margaret (Australia - temperate climate)
It looks like my first yacon planting has been very successful, which means I’m going to have more than I can eat while fresh. Any hints on how to store the harvested roots to last for a lot longer?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 12 May, Edel Heyer (Australia - temperate climate)
Layer them in cardboard boxes with newspaper in between layers and keep in a cool place, like a garage. If you have damaged tubers keep them in the fridge.
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Chives (also Garden chives) 08 Oct, Peter Chapman (Australia - temperate climate)
Chives. I have had my chives in the garden bed for about 6 months. They are growing well, but are prostrate, and falling all over the ground. I have grown chives successfully in previous gardens. Any idea why my chives are not upstanding?
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Chives (also Garden chives) 17 Dec, Peter Chapman (Australia - temperate climate)
Disregard my last posting - Chives are now booming
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Lettuce 07 Oct, Irene Bollerman (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
why is it advised to "Avoid growing close to: Parsley, Celery"?
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Lettuce 10 Oct, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Some plants react with others or problems in the soil.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 01 Oct, Sue (Australia - temperate climate)
My gooseberries have been growing in a pot since autumn and have fruited now. Can I transplant them now in spring or should I wait for cooler weather?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 03 Oct, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Should be ok - just keep all the soil around the roots.
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Radish 29 Sep, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hint: Radish leaves can be used as a stir fry green.
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Watermelon 28 Sep, Garry (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello there,just wondering if I can grow watermelon and rockmelon close together. Thanks Garry.
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Watermelon 18 Oct, Albert (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Plants only cross pollinate within their own species. Watermelon (citrullus lanatus) and Rockmelon (cucumis melo) will not cross. Bees can cross pollination and they can travel up to 2 km, this is the (?)
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Watermelon 29 Sep, (Australia - tropical climate)
Depends how close - 5-10m away would be OK. I wouldn't do 1-2m apart - cross pollination.
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Onion 27 Sep, Dalton Thomas (USA - Zone 2a climate)
Im from Tropical rain season all year round area and Im planing to grow white onion. How can I succeed on growing bunch of white onion. Any good idea? Im from republic of Palau.
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Onion 29 Sep, (Australia - tropical climate)
Try planting at the begining of your driest part of the year.
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Watermelon 26 Sep, Brodie O'Donnell (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Can I grow watermelons in Southland.?
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Watermelon 29 Sep, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go to watermelon - set climate zone to NZ - cool mountain. Check the calander planting guide. Now to the end of the year.
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Turnip 25 Sep, david lilliman (Australia - temperate climate)
what is the best way to store parsnips and turnips.
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Fennel (also Bronze fennel) 24 Sep, Alvin Walling (USA - Zone 7b climate)
Can I put my potted bronze fennel in the ground in late September?
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Garlic 18 Sep, John Downey (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I planted Australian Purple Garlic. Think it's the wrong variety. Grew ok..I think? But has been fairly static for a while. Confusing reading on garlic. Some say plant march and harvest in September.7 months. Most others say it's a 9 month crop. Any advice please. Tia John.
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Garlic 21 Sep, Ruth Lauster (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi John, we have been growing hardneck garlic near Barrington Tops for around 8 Years now, found Tasmanian Purple growing best in our climate (700m above sea level), generally hardnecks grow better in cooler climates as oppose to softnecks, generally its a good idea to try a variety of cultivars to find the one that suits your location best! Penny Woodward is an expert, I refer to her books and this website might help https://www.australiangarlic.net.au/
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Garlic 19 Sep, (Australia - tropical climate)
They say plant shortest day and harvest longest day. Maybe sub-tropical plant late April to June. Plants don't grow much in July August - weather cold)
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Kale (also Borecole) 15 Sep, (Australia - temperate climate)
Does it need half sun Full sun or complete shade
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Kale (also Borecole) 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Full sun
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Kale (also Borecole) 19 Sep, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Most veggies need a lot of sun - some 4hrs some 6 hrs some 8 hrs. It is the planting time that you need to get right. Like if Kale needs cool weather to grow then you don't grow it in summer.
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Sage (also Common Sage) 10 Sep, Cindy Rickard (Australia - tropical climate)
I am moving to Stanthorpe very soon and wanting to make smudge sticks. Would love tips on growing white sage, rosemary, lavender please? How are you going with it Gail and Geraldine?
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Sage (also Common Sage) 14 Sep, Anonymous (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Read the notes here about growing each of these and do some research on the internet - growing in cool climate zone.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 09 Sep, Sally O'Wheel (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I want to grow my rockmelon in a poly-tunnel, in a wicking bed. What do you think?
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 14 Sep, (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
You can probably do it. Might be a bit of trial and error though. Read up about growing in poly tunnels - a bit different to out in the open
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Potato 06 Sep, Neil (Australia - temperate climate)
What are the best eating potato and for storage - Thank you
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Potato 08 Sep, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Depends which ones you like and if the potatoes are picked the right time (mature) they will keep in a cool place.
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