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Leeks 28 Oct, Jason (Australia - temperate climate)
G,day gardeners, I was given a bunch of small leeks about 6 months ago which was mid winter here in South Australia. I didn't know anything about leeks so I just separated them and planted in a small ditch. They are now 2 to 3 feet tall and have shot a tall stem up with a bulb on the top of it. I have tried to find out when to harvest them but can't find any clear instructions on this. My question is, does the appearance of this bulb mean they are turning to seed ? Do I need to pull them now or can I leave them growing ? Any info would be appreciated, thank you.
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Leeks 30 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
"When leeks have gone to seed, they become tough and inedible. Below you will find some tips on stopping the leek flowering or bolting. Why a Leek Plant Flowers and Bolts. When many plants bolt or go to seed, like broccoli or basil, it is due to warm temperatures. With leeks, it’s different. When leeks go to seed, it is normally due to being exposed to optimal temperatures followed by cold temperatures. In other words, a leek flowering is due to cold weather, not warm weather. When a leek flowers, it causes the neck or lower stem of the leek to become woody and tough and the leek will become bitter. While you can technically still eat leeks are gone to seed, you probably won’t like the flavor". Leeks take about 100-120 days to grow - so if you planted in mid winter (July 14th) it is now 3 1/2 mths - 100+ days - suggestion, pull them out if they look nice and tender - if looking woody, you have left it too late.
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Spinach (also English spinach) 28 Oct, Owen (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have tried a Neem Oil, Bicarb & sunlight dishsoap mixture for some time - it really seems to help.
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Celery 26 Oct, Johnson Yap , Central Phillipunes (Australia - tropical climate)
Can Celery survive in tropical area, particulary here in Central Phillipines
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Celery 26 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Celery is more a cool weather crop. If you built a shade house it might work. Say with 30 or 50% shade cloth. Some plants need cool weather to grow but still need sun light also.. Also the weather conditions are important. Like heat waves and very heavy rain down pours. We have had 5" of rain at the start of Oct and then another 12" last week. 17" when the average is 2.5" for Oct. You can only try it to find out.
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Potato 26 Oct, Christine Thyne (Australia - temperate climate)
I've in Wheatbelt Wa can I grow potatos in tubs now as summer is so very hot in Merredin
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Potato 26 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Better to grow them into winter. Plant about May. The hot sun during winter sucks a lot of water out of the plants during the day. You would have to water them 2-3 times a day.
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Ginger 26 Oct, Bonnie Fielder (USA - Zone 5a climate)
Need instruction on how to plant inside ,,,,,please ,,,,
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Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) 25 Oct, Poloko Mphatane (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Good-day I am very much interested in growing plant's at the back of the yard I want to know how to grow fennel in free state and how to maintain them and protect them Thanks
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 25 Oct, (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I have a chilli plant that is now 3 years old in a large pot it is still producing chillies I feed it with tomato fertilizer is this normal it now resembles a small shrub
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Cucumber 25 Oct, Grace (Australia - temperate climate)
If it's white,cabbage moth that are eating your plants you can plant land cress & dill near them & the moths will be more attracted to it & hopefully leave your Kale alone, we tried it & it worked when they were attacking our brocolini :)
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 24 Oct, Mitchell Calcott (New Zealand - temperate climate)
What are some innovative ways of selling them?
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Angelica 24 Oct, Liz Shaw (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy candied or preserved Angelica in South Africa????????
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Angelica 31 Oct, Roy (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Good Luck with THAT one. I have been looking for more than a year without any success. You can import it from the UK BUT it is horrendously expensive and the shipping costs even more so AND to make matters worse, Customs are not too keen on having foodstuffs imported.
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 24 Oct, Maryn Goldblatt (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy Burdock seeds or plants/
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 08 Feb, Astrid (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
You don't specify your city, but have a look at the Mountain Herb Estate web site: www.herbgarden.co.za. They are outside Pretoria, very helpful, and could probably courier for you if necessary. They do sell Burdock, but I think it's the Articum Lappa variety. If you are looking for a different one they might be able to source it for you or point you in the right direction.
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Onion 24 Oct, Danie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Why shouldn't onions be planted close to beans and peas?
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Rhubarb 24 Oct, Adriana Cooper (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Like Karen my stems are green can you still eat them, when do the go red? My plants are very healthy and have very good stems.
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Rhubarb 23 Oct, Karen (Australia - temperate climate)
My rhubarb has mostly green stalks. I have had it about 3 yrs and it is probably older. Why? Is it a different variety?
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Rhubarb 24 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You could have a variety like Victoria or Green Victoria, Check "New Life Seeds" - "Boondie Seeds" - " Seed Collection Company" on the net - will show you the different varieties. "Rhubarb Crimson" seems to be more redder.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 23 Oct, Robyn Boswell (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Several years ago i bought a patio miniature eggplant which produced really well. I haven't been able to find one since. Can you tell if i can buy the seeds or plant anywhere please? I am in northland
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 25 Oct, Lorraine (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I purchased Egg Plants from Mitre 10 Whangarei 2 years ago give them a call they will back order if they don't have them in stock
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Carrot 21 Oct, Gary (Australia - temperate climate)
What fertilise would you use when growing carrots
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Carrot 23 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A fertiliser low in N. A lot of N produces a lot of leaf growth.Or you could grow a leaf vegetable and then follow with the carrots.
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Carrot 24 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
By low I mean probably 8-10% N - not something like 14-20% N.
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Broccoli 21 Oct, marie (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm new at gardening in Sydney Australia.(I'm originally from Canada) Am I in the temperate zone? when is it best to grow cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussel sprouts. our broccoli heads are separating. the cauliflower is yellow and completely separated. And no sign of sprouts growing as of yet
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Broccoli 23 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Broc and cauli plant seeds April May and transplant seedlings May June. Not cold enough for Brussel Sprouts in Sydney Read the notes here for all 3 crops..
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Broccoli 23 Oct, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You are in sub tropical by the climate zone here. If you live in a coldish part of Sydney you would be temperate. The best is probably to have the crop mature by July August.
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Cabbage 20 Oct, Linda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Dear Sir/Men how can I make the soil to be good for cabbage I'm interested.I'm in Eastern Cape who can advice me in my province there's life on ploughing (growing?) vegetables. When I retired I want plough (grow?) a lot of cabbages.
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Ginger 19 Oct, Laura Dickson (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate)
Is it possible to grow ginger in the UK
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