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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 20 Dec, teigan (Australia - temperate climate)
Does this just apply to rockmelon/ melon varieties or other seeds?
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 01 Mar, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Thanks David, will follow that advice and give them a go in spring.
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Garlic 26 Feb, Mateke (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can I just grow garlic and store for more than 6 weeks?
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Garlic 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
When the tops die off garlic is ready for harvest. If you hang it in a dry airy place it will keep for months. You can use some of the cloves to gro your next crop. Trust this helps.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 26 Feb, caroline (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
what time of the year can i plant yacon in the westerncape?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Yacon needs a soil temperature of about 15 degrees Celsius or higher. Plant it about the same time as you would plant tomatoes. It takes about 6 monyjs to harvvest but some roots can be carefully removed earlier. The tops will die off if you get frosts but the roots will be sweeter after the first frost. Trust this helps
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Potato 26 Feb, Lorna Carter (New Zealand - temperate climate)
End of February can I plant potatos now? Position not a lot of sun and no frosts
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Potato 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
If you've not got anything else to plant give them a go. I have grown potatoes on the east side of the house which is shaded by flats next door first off then the house after midday. You're not likely to get the yield that you would with a spring-planted crop but any potato is better than no potato! Trust this helps.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 26 Feb, Brenda (Australia - arid climate)
Hi John can please tell me what sort of soil and fertilizer should I use for growing Beetroot. Thanks Brenda.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Beetroot likes good, friable soil. it is a heavy feeder but too much nitrogen will cause large tops and small roots. Plenty of well rotted manure or compost added to the soil, say 1-2 buckets per square metre would be great, but use what you can. With root vegetaables consistent watering is essential. This keeps the beets growing and will avoid woodiness in the roots. If you have just grown lettuces or another leaf crop the soil should be ideal as the lef crop will have used up some of the nitrogen. If you do end up withh large tops, eat them. Beetroot and silver beet are botanically the same plant and the leaves are very nutritious. All the best.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 25 Feb, Dogmama (USA - Zone 5a climate)
Can golden berries be grown in Wisconsin?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
I am in southern Australia but my research tells me that you could grow them in 5a. you would need to get the seedlings started inside in trays or pots in April for transplanting outside in June. They need 3-4 months to harvest so would be harvestable in September. I trust your season is long enough for this. All the best.
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Cucumber 25 Feb, Nicola (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi, we have been gifted 3 cucumber plants. The day our friend brought them to us her chooks sat on them. They were then in her boot the entire day on a 40 degree day. I had them in a morning to mid afternoon sunny spot and they were starting to liven up. The tops started dying off, then they fell over on themselves and cracked the stems. So we moved them to there permanent spot in the evening and in the morning we woke up and the dogs had toppled the 2 over. I picked them up and put the soil back in but now the stems are saggy, broken and the tops are all dried and brown. Please can you help me with advice on how to save these poor plants? I feel so terrible as this is the second set of plants our friend has given us and they are dying again :'(
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Cucumber 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Sounds like you've had a traumatic time! Under the circumstances you would be better to sow some fresh seed. It will germinate in a few days. Once plants are battered past a certain point they take a while to recover, if at all. You will need 3-4 months to harvest. All the best.
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Onion 25 Feb, Eric ryan (Australia - temperate climate)
Can I grow onion in Hervey bay qld the sweet variety preferably
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Onion 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Onions like a cooler climate but you could try Creamgold (Pukekohe) in late March or April for late spring/early summer harvest. As an alternative try shallots or potato onions. Onions don't like too much manure/fertiliser and need an open sunny spot with good airflow to avoid mildew problems. All the best.
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Watermelon 25 Feb, Michael Mizzi (Australia - temperate climate)
I tried to grow water melons but my vines never produce any fruit,, yes no fruit,, I have planted heaps of seeds all over my yard in different positions and I have watched the water melon vines grow very big and spread everywhere but the vines never grow any fruit what am I doing wrong. I have used mulchand compost in the soil I have prepared the soil properly with the appropriate top soil and cow manure,, please help me,, thanks Michael
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Watermelon 05 Dec, marylou (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, Have you notice any bees? If you don't then that might be you problem. regards Marylou
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Watermelon 01 Mar, Mark (Australia - temperate climate)
With Watermelon, I find the leaner the soil, the better (I grow in a very sandy/gravel soil with great results. In a temperate climate you should get your seeds planted early Spring, and get the seedlings in the ground once the overnight temperatures rise (late Sept/early October) as they need a long Summer season. I'm in S.E.South Oz and grow both Watermelon and Cucumber in abundance. Regular heavy watering in a North facing (full sun) position should do the trick. As Watermelon and Cucumber are the same family, once you start seeing flowers, spray/mist water onto the flowers to promote more growth. Good luck!
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Watermelon 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Watermelons generally like a long hot season. Next season look up some of the heritage seed companies and get seed of varieties that are 'short' season or cooler climate. This may solve your problem as in countries like Canada and The northern USA as well as some parts of Europe watermelons are grown. Your soil preparation sounds great. Cucurbits like watermelons produce male flowers earlier than female (fruiting) flowers so growing a shorter season variety may help. All the best.
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Parsnip 25 Feb, Ruth L. (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
here you find the best tips for growing parsnips!! https://www.organicgardener.com.au/blogs/parsnip-secrets happy gardening and success with the parsnips!!
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Parsnip 25 Feb, Ruth L. (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
In the Barrington Tops area we always plant parsnips (organically) from August to February, mind you the ones that had a bit of frost taste a lot sweeter!! I don't believe that leaving parsnips in the same patch to self seed is a good idea, crop rotation is a must for healthy growth! we harvest by hand (fork!!) very carefully....(medium scale)
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Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) 25 Feb, Prakash Chandra (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Which is the last month for planting snake beans in nz sub-tropical.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 25 Feb, Van (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi, for the first time I sowed eggplant saplings this Jan and now am getting the vege. Am so happy abt it. The tip I can suggest is water every day, put them in a good compost and in well sun positioned. If possible try feed them with vege protein liquid, I did just for once. Happy growing- all the best
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 24 Feb, filippo italiano (Australia - temperate climate)
in pert w a can i plant climbing lama beans or other beans
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 26 Feb, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Climbing or pole beans do not set beans in hot weather. This happens even in South-eastern Australia where it is cooler. Climbing beans are generally very good yielders so as a consolation you could just grow bush beans, a few seeds at a time to extend your harvest. Someone else may have some ideas for growing pole beans in Perth. Trust this helps.
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 06 Mar, Kim (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi....I live in Perth WA and have found blue lake beans reliable croppers(even in summer). They have been affected when prolonged heat, but in general do ok. I have very rich soil which is constantly mulched and have added 20kg per sq m of kaolin clay(soil solver) which is one of the best things I have ever done to improve my soil. I also grow snake beans through out spring summer also. Cheers
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 09 Apr, Stephanie (Australia - arid climate)
Read your message thanks .... I have an allotment in Perth & want to grow scarlet runner beans.... have you tried them? Are the blue lake variety flat beans Interested to hear about the kaolin Nice to here from someone on this side of Australia
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 23 Feb, Sandy (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted my JA's last year (late) and didn't harvest them. This year thaey have gone mad. The article says 1.5m tall. Mine are 2.5mts+ with plenty of flowers. Looking forward to harvesting them I don't think I have ever eaten them before. Anyone have good preparation/cooking tips for them?
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 14 Jan, Warren (Australia - arid climate)
In New Zealand (where Jerusalem Artichokes are also known as "Kiwi Yams") we roast them with a leg of lamb, sweet potatoes, parsnips, swedes and pumpkin.
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