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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 02 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes
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Potato 24 Nov, Maree (Australia - tropical climate)
I live in tropical North Australia. I’ve planted some kiffler potatoes that I sprouted into some grow bags as an experiment to see if I could grow them here. The plants have taken off. When should I harvest them?
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Potato 02 Dec, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
The plant will start to die in about 4 months' time Pick them then. Read the notes here.
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Watermelon 11 Nov, Alison (Australia - temperate climate)
About to plant some watermelon seedlings - do they tend to have one trailing growth or many? Should I cut any secondary growths off to help promote growth on a single length? This will also help decide where I plant them.
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Watermelon 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Just let the whole plant grow.
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Watermelon 07 Nov, Xander Mutch (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hey I just planted a watermelon seed in a pot, how often should I water it and should I leave the pot in the sun all day or where should I leave the pot for the seed to grow?
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Watermelon 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Depending on the size of the pot - daily and when plant is big maybe couple of times a day. I don't think you will produce much from growing in a pot. A watermelon plant covers an area of 4-6m diameter.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 07 Nov, Rowel (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Where can I buy a Choko near Gore Southland
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 30 Nov, Juliana (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Facebook or Trademe in Spring. I have some plants if you want. (email removed for privacy reasons)
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Ask at a fruit and veg shop.
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Rhubarb 03 Nov, John Daly (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Where Can I buy Rhubarb to Plant in Brisbane Area Please let me know Thanks John 0437 821523
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Rhubarb 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go to BUUINGS OR SOME NURSERIES AND ASK AROUND.
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Sunflower 31 Oct, Ellie (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a question for a school project. We are growing a garden and I have chosen sunflowers. I have the seed and all but im not to sure about how bug the garden should be. I have a garden that is 4.5 meters long. Please get back to me by tomorrow as the assignment ends then. Thank you
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Sunflower 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You should have read the notes here - it tells you how far apart to plant and how far for rows a part.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 20 Oct, K-M Bourke (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I never have much success growing from seed but I really want to level up my gardening. How much sun do I allow my seedling trays to get. In a sub-tropical climate the sun can be very intense on hot days and can dry them out very quickly. Should I use a greenhouse or is that too shady? How often should you water them? I assume the trays should be moist the whole time while they are germinating? Any advice would be appreciated.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 28 Oct, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Soak the seeds over night in a bowl/glass of water. Plant them into a fine potting mix soil. Give them a watering.. Don't water for 2-3 days. Keep in the shade or only a little sun each day. If soil drying out use a spray bottle to moisten the top of the soil. Or do similarly into the garden. Put some shade over them. Don't over water - they will rot. I have had trouble myself the last few years. Or just buy punnet from Bunnings/? - a lot simpler and easier.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 16 Nov, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Continued - I bought some from Bunnings - tasted horrible.
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Asparagus 18 Oct, Pam (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
How many seasons can I get from my asparagus plant
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Asparagus 28 Oct, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
20-30 years - plant 4-8 crowns
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Kale (also Borecole) 17 Oct, Meg : Wimmera Victoria. (Australia - temperate climate)
In the last 6 months my Kale in particular, but all my brassicas to some degree have been inundated with Cabbage Aphids. Has anyone else had this problem and what can I do to get rid of it? Help please.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 08 Oct, Robert (Australia - tropical climate)
My plants are thriving, approximately 1mtr tall. Big green bushy leaves. About how long till flowers appear & then fruit. Excitedly yours, Rob
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 28 Oct, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Should be soon but don't over fertilise them.
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Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 01 Oct, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
How do I actually harvest borage? Is it in the stems or leaves? I understand flowers but never knew you coukd actually eat it!
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Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) 04 Oct, Chris (Australia - temperate climate)
Some people eat the young leaves. I think they're reasonably safe in small quantities. I grow it for the flowers and let chickens enjoy the leaves.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 24 Sep, margaret (Australia - temperate climate)
My eggplant appears to be growing well, producing flowers. The eggplant forms but turns green. How can I fix this please.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 08 Feb, kalpa (Australia - temperate climate)
There is a variety of eggplant - Thai Eggplant which is green (another is white)
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 16 Sep, Clive Aucott (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Does Roselle go by other names?
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 26 Sep, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
They generally give other names in the heading. Jam Plant.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 24 Nov, Maree (Australia - tropical climate)
Rosella is a shrub that is prolific in tropical gardens in Australia. The red flowers are usually used in making jam but I think you could make a nice cordial out of it. But you need a lot of flowers.
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Kohlrabi 14 Sep, Allan (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
I direct sewed 15 Mar 24. The seed came up really quickly and I progressively thinned. They should have been ready in 60 days but they reached winter and never formed a bulb. Now its spring and whilst there is a little swelling at the base the plants are actually going to seed. Ive been using the tops and leaves in casseroles. Not sure why they never formed the bulb, possibly overcrowding??
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