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Strawberry Plants 20 Mar, Ken (Australia - temperate climate): The Diggers Club on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne list a non-running variety called 'Temptation'. This may be the one you are looking for.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 18 Mar, Iona Jelf (New Zealand - temperate climate): I can grow good beetroot ( sown on the appropriate moon into soil well replenished with good compost, mulching the young plants with seaweed, and foliar feeding seaweed and fish several times) but it always takes double the time stated on the packet for them to bulb up well. I'm experimenting with sowing times, does anyone have experience with sowing as late as mid March? I was thinking i could microfleece them over winter and maybe the'd get away again in spring and give me some early beetroot....
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Beetroot (also Beets) 19 Sep, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I'm sub tropical Australia - Bundaberg Qld. I grown beetroot from March to Sept. Too hot to grow in summer - need a lot of watering. I plant March and May. Temps from May-Aug day 23 to 30 and night 3-6 to 11-15.
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Potato 18 Mar, bruce cresswell (New Zealand - temperate climate): How or where can i get kipfler potato's.
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Potato 20 Mar, Jack (Australia - temperate climate): I contacted Eurgrow Potatoes in Hamilton and they do not have it available but said you could try Merton Smith Dawe in Christchurch or Siesta Bulbs in Palmerston North. They package bulbs, potatoes, etc for nurseries, garden centres and so on. Eurogrow were familiar with Kipfler but said that it was mostly only available from organic markets, community markets, etc. All the best in your endeavours.
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Pak Choy (also Pak choi) 18 Mar, (New Zealand - temperate climate): I grow Bok/Pak Choy having come home from Thailand and discovered since my time out of the country it is now grown here. It is easy to grow and readily available as a green vegetable. I endeavour to leave one or two plants to go to seed: 1. for the flowers as they really attract bees to the garden. 2. My next seasons seeds. Some of the seeds will fall to the garden, germinate and grow. I just transplant them to wherever I want them.I like steamed bok choy with a little soya sauce over it once it is cooked. It is great to add to a stir-fry or young leaves added to a fresh salad.
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Onion 18 Mar, irene (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): every i plant onion they dont come out what can i do plss help or tips.
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Onion 21 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate): Onions are generally fairly easy to germinate. They need to be planted about 3 times their diameter with soil. A good way to do this is to sprinkle the seed over a small area that has been broken up and is very fine then cover with some more fine soil. Keep the soil damp but not wet. When the seedlings emerge they will be very fine like a needle. keep them damp but not wet as they may get fungus problems. A spot that gets some sunshine and a bit of airflow is good. They will take about 4-6 weeks before they are ready to transplant into rows in the garden. They will take about 6 months to be ready to harvest and store (when the tops flop over and start to dry). I hope this helps. Don't hesitate to ask questions, we are here to help.
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Strawberry Plants 18 Mar, Gerald Harris (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Hi I'm staying in witbank mpumalanga South Africa ,im looking for a medium size sweet strawberry, which hibrid can you suggest my cell no 0733736692
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Strawberry Plants 20 Mar, Jack (Australia - temperate climate): Log onto noursefarms.com and click on 'strawberries'. They list a range of strawberries and their characteristics that are suitable for South Africa.
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Potato 17 Mar, Likeleli (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): what if i plant potatoes in greenhouse, can they do well in winter?
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Potato 20 Mar, Jack (Australia - temperate climate): You should be able to as long as the greenhouse doesn't get too cold in the winter and you have good air circulation to reduce fungal problems. It would be better if you planted some every 2-3 weeks starting in early spring through until early January. Harvest when the tops die off and you should have enough potatoes to last through the winter
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Garlic 17 Mar, Dianne (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi I have tried growing garlic a couple of times now. Generally I plant on the 23 March and harvest 23 June. First few times garlic was small except for a couple decent sized ones. Last year, I ended up with one large bulb only, on each plant; almost like a small onion. What would cause this to happen?
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Garlic 19 Mar, Verena (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi Dianne I am in a sub tropical area too and I plant late April/May and harvest in November when leaves start to die down. Perhaps you are harvesting to early?
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Ginger 17 Mar, Nikki (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi, I have just bought a ginger plant and was wondering if I should plant it now or wait until spring? Any special treatment I should give it over winter? I suspect it is to small to harvest
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Ginger 17 Mar, Jonno (Australia - temperate climate): If your area is frost-free you could plant it but ensure drainage is good as it may rot in the colder soil. As ginger will be dormant over winter you may be better to save it for spring planting.
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Ginger 17 Mar, Nikki (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Forgot to mention I live in Perth
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Ginger 19 Mar, Jonno (Australia - temperate climate): Should be able to plant ginger then. Perth drainage is good (sandy soil). The risk of rotting very low.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 16 Mar, tony (New Zealand - temperate climate): I bought some of those long trendy French shallots from the supermarket and put them in and let them go to seed. Now I have heaps of seed for new plants. Same with red and white onions.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 17 Mar, Jo (Australia - temperate climate): That is a good way to get seed for next seasons crop or to have some to swap or giveaway. Seed can be saved from most vegetables but select a good plant to save seed rather than a poor one as this will increase the chance of good plants from the seed. This is also a good idea to save money, we should encourage it more.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 16 Mar, Sandy.G (New Zealand - temperate climate): Hi there, I bought a bag of mixed kumara & in it was 5 varieties & 1 was a purple fleshed purple kumara. I think its maybe a relative of potato.. as I am allergic to nightshade family & on eating 1 of these set my tongue and throat tingling, spat it oit and rinsed my mouth out.. any ideas!?
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 17 Mar, Ken (Australia - temperate climate): Potato is a member of the Solanum (nightshade) family while kumara (sweet potato) is a member of the Ipomoea family which includes other plants such as Morning Glory, a totally different Genus.The purple 'kumara' may have been a knobbly potato packed with the others by mistake.
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Cucumber 16 Mar, Margaret McDonald (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Why are the skins (of Lebanese cucumbers) so tough?
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Celeriac 16 Mar, Jan (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): How do you know when the celeriac is ready to harvest?
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Celeriac 17 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate): Harvest celeriac when the stem is 75-100 mm (3-4") across or before a heavy frost is likely.
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Tomato 16 Mar, Joan Fox (New Zealand - temperate climate): Would tomato plant grow and produce fruit if planted in a pot on a sheltered veranda during winter months?. Would get all morning sun.
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Tomato 17 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate): Tomatoes need heat to grow and produce. If you can where the soil in the container will stay warm enough you could certainly give it a try. You would need maximum sunshine and protection from frosts and cold winds. I have heard of people putting pots against a brick wall so that some of the heat absorbed by the wall can help overnight. If you have a sunny spot near a window inside what about planting them inside in a pot or a hanging basket. 'Tumbler' is a good hanging basket variety that bears very well and looks good. Let us know on this site how you get on.
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Tomato 18 Mar, Robyn (New Zealand - temperate climate): I agree that Tumbler is a great "cherry type" tomato, and a great performer. I grow both yellow and red variety. Plant two plants in each large hanging basket, feed well and you should get toms from Oct till April. I hang mine off the picnic table on my deck, we pick our own for meals, easy!
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 16 Mar, Marie (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Hello, we had the first frost this morning, my plant is full of big green chilies, is it now time to pick all my chilies or will they still turn red? Also how do i save chilie sead for next year?
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 17 Mar, Jack (Australia - temperate climate): If the chillies are hit by frost they are likely to rot. I suggest pulling the plants out by the roots and hanging them upside down in a protected spot. This works with tomatoes and at least you would redeem some or most of them. To save seed cut or flick them out and let them dry on some paper towel. Store them in a paper bag or envelope with the name and date on it.
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