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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 12 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Green Harvest at Maleny SE Qld list Taro. They can send to SA. There are no doubt other suppliers. You could try a local Permaculture group for some rhizomes as well. All the best
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Potato 10 Mar, Wendy (Australia - temperate climate)
Can a potatoes be grown in self wicking containers or would they get too damp?
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Potato 12 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Potatoes can be grown in wicking beds. If the beds are set up correctly they will only 'wick' the water that they need.
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 10 Mar, Lanya Murray (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi , where can I get some burdock seeds ?
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 09 Oct, Sarah (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Carols Heirloom Seeds on Trademe
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 12 Mar, (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Try a search of NZ on-line suppliers
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Potato 09 Mar, ntobeko (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
hi,im ntobeko from portshepstone,i would like to know that"how is it possible to plant a potatoes to grow bigger without any fertilizer or chemicals?
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Potato 09 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
You certainly can grow potatoes without chemical sprays and fertilisers. Potaoes have been grown for hundreds of years without them. The soil needs to be friable or cultivated to at least 200mm (8") deep and have old manure worked into it. Plant the potato pieces about the same depth in the soil then cover. This depth is to reduce the chance of potato moths getting to the tubers to lay eggs. As the potato shoots emerge hill up around the stems with more soil or mulch and keep them watered. Potatoes are generally pest free and rewarding and a few can be scratched out about a month after flowering with the remainder harvested when the tops die off. Store the potatoes inside or in an airy, insect-proof container away from light. All the best with your potato growing!
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 09 Mar, Lhatso (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hi do you know where I could buy the purple sweet potato that is purple flesh in side the skin as well.This variety is Grown in Japan
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 09 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Log onto - www.kumera.co.nz for a list of varieties. If you contact them they should be able to help you. Sweet potato is very easy to grow from cuttings. Just put cuttings into a jar of water and they will soon grow roots, then plant them. All the best.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 08 Mar, Steve (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Im looking to grow a large crop of rosellas . the land Im looking at is next to the Houghton river NQ & it floods from time to time. How do you think they go ? some plants recover , this area drains quickly but great soil & 100 megs of allocation .
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 09 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Your question is beyond the scope of this site. I have contacted the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and they said for you to get in touch with Sarah Lempus on (07) 4797 9725 or Sue Heisswolf on (07) 4797 9744. They are based in Bowen and should be able to help you. All the best with your venture.
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Garlic 07 Mar, ivy wambi (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
where near I stay can I buy seedlings of garlic I 'am in tembisa (kempton park). am a small holding farmer.
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Garlic 30 Mar, Leonora (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Livingseeds Heirloom Seeds P.O.Box 1421 Henley-on-Klip 1962 Tel: 016 365 3873 or 0731417101 [email protected] Elouise or Sean Give them a call. Very helpful.
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Garlic 08 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
The easiest way to get garlic is to buy it from a green grocer (fruit shop) or nursery and separate the cloves before planting. one garlic bulb will yield 8 - 12 cloves. Seed is often available from seed companies, nurseries or garden centres. Refer to the Vegetables & Herbs guide on this site for more planting information. Happy garlic growing!
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Strawberry Plants 07 Mar, Molefe Mokoene (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can I grow strawberries on black clay soil? I also have half hectare under roof - ? ps advise
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Strawberry Plants 08 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Strawberries are fairly adaptable plants and grow naturally under trees in Europe. I would suggest that you dig in lots of old, rotted manure, especially cow manure if you can get it now ready for planting when the runners are available in late autumn. If your covered area is clear and there is good ventilation and available water you could grow them under cover. Fruit rotting fungus could be a problem so ensure there is plenty of air circulation or be prepared to spray. Spraying chemicals is less desirable. You could discuss it more specifically with your local Agricultural Department. Trust this helps.
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 07 Mar, Richard Dinkha (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When is the best time to grow the Italian Parsley?.
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 08 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Parsley seed can be sown any time between September and May. Curly and Italian (flat leaved) parsley are variations of the same plant. Seeds are slow to germinate and can take 3-5 weeks. Refer to the Gardenate Planting Guide for more details. Parsley is a biennial which means it has a two year life cycle. In the second year it will flower and seed. let one plant go to seed and drop its seed. you will end up with many seedlings as replacements. Trust this helps.
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Horseradish 07 Mar, Sindi Shembe (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
where can I buy horseradish around gating and m also interested in getting a plant to plant it in my garden where can I get it.
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Horseradish 08 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Look on the internet under 'horseradish' plants for sale. Some of the herb nurseries will have it. Alternatively look up garden clubs or Permaculture groups. They might give or swap a piece of root to get you started. All the best.
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Rhubarb 07 Mar, Brenda Robinson (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have just planted some rhubarb seedlings (probably wrong time of year maybe) however, how do I feed the plants and what with. I have put them in a pot and not in the ground, would this hamper the growth.
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Rhubarb 08 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Rhubarb has a large root when it is mature and would ideally need a pot abot 20 litres. It also likes cooler conditions so position the pot so it doesn't get the hot sun on the pot. Overall it is easy to grow; just keep the water up.
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Rhubarb 08 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
It's okay to plant rhubarb now. Rhubarb often dies back in the winter in cooler areas. It doesn't like a hot position so plant it so that it gets shelter from the afternoon heat if necessary. Rhubarb is a 'gross' feeder which means it likes lots of manure and water to give the best results. A couple of handfuls of Blood & Bone, a shovel full of old manure or a handful of pelletised manure placed in the bottom of the planting hole and covered with a layer of soil before planting will give good results. Most rhubarb that is sold is grown from seed and the resulting stem colour can range from all green to a good red. The flavour will still be the same. To redden it up when cooking add a few drops of cochineal (a natural red colouring) while it is cooking. To avoid adding sugar try using Stevia which is available at many shops. Stevia is a non calorie extract from the Stevia plant and is much better for you. All the best.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 06 Mar, Trevor (Australia - temperate climate)
My rockmelon is rotting on the vine. The underside is being attacked by a mould on fungus. I have tried rolling the fruit over to have sunlight on all sides but it does not help. Even fruit hanging off the ground on a trellis is being attacked. Is there a spray or dust I can use to stop this problem?
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 08 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Any copper-based spray will work. As long as it is not applied excessively it is a safe spray to use. Rock melons are in the same family as pumpkins, zucchinis and cucumbers and are very susceptible to downy mildew and other fungal problems. To reduce the problem grow on trellises in a well ventilated spot. High humidity does not help the problem. Trust this helps.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 09 Mar, Colleen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
For a non chemical method, which I've used for many years, make up a solution of powdered milk and water the whole plant with it. For some reason the milk seems to either kill or neutralise the powdery mildew
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Potato 05 Mar, Garey (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi.. when is the best time to dig Red Dakotas.? They are flowering at the moment.Should I wait until the flowers die off?? We live in the Mackenzie Country...Frosts probally will start April..Thank you
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Potato 06 Mar, John (Australia - temperate climate)
About a month after flowering you can carefully dig around the plant and harvest 'new' potatoes. These are delicious to eat but will not keep. Potatoes harvested after the tops have died off in late autumn are called 'old' potatoes. These will store well in a cool, dry place until early spring when rising temperatures will cause them to start and sprout. All the best.
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Potato 05 Mar, Nixiwaka (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I stayed in Sweden for a few months and was surprised that they ate raw potato in the salads. So potatoes can be eaten raw.
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