All recent comments/discussion

Display Newest first | Oldest first, Show comments for USA | for all countries
Showing 9631 - 9660 of 20215 comments
Ginger 03 Jan, Trudy (Australia - tropical climate)
I have inherited a ginger crop from the previous owner of our house and have no idea how to harvest and replant. We bought the house in February 2016 and the ginger plant was about half a meter in height. I have not done anything until now and they have grown to about a meter in size but the leaves have been a bit damaged by grass hoppers. I dug up the crop to rebuild the vege garden and then replanted the crop in fresh good quality soil. Since then the plants have fallen over and don't look too healthy. Not sure if I should have planted them deeper or cut the whole leaf off and replanted the roots as described above. I am not sure how long they have been there but would really like to save them if possible. Any advice would be appreciated.
Reply
Ginger 04 Jan, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You didn't say when you did this, but disturbing the ginger before it died off in winter was your problem. At the moment all its energy is going into maintaining the leaves. I would chop them off or at least by half if some are still good and it will then try to save it's roots and ,maintain the ginger corm. It should then send up new leaves when ready. Keep it moist but not wet so,it doesn't rot. If by winter nothing has happened, dig it up and check the corms are healthy, split if big and replant. Edible ginger is better every two years as bigger corms form, which is when I divide. It freezes in alfoil also. Fresh ginger can be harvested carefully anytime from side.Hope this helps.
Reply
Cucumber 03 Jan, Ken (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Planted at least 10 weeks ago,no sign of fruit.
Reply
Basil 02 Jan, Patricia hay (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Can you grow basil in tunnel house. Any tips. Tried growing from seed with no success .
Reply
Basil 26 Feb, Elysa (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Yes! For the cooler climates tunnel house is the way to go! I had terrible luck growing outside until a friend told me she grows hers in a tunnel house, now I have brilliant Basil! Also, to keep them going, clip regularly and root in water, they are very quick to root. You will have basil Spring to Fall.
Reply
Basil 02 Feb, Karen (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I live North Shore Auckland. I've tried to grow allsorts of veg & herbs in pots from seeds outdoors with mixed success. The basil was one of my dismal failures. I now grow all my seeds indoors until the weather is warmer and the plants are well established. I find starting indoors is a lot more convenient for keeping an eye on progress. Regards basil, I find the seeds grow well starting indoors but take a while to get established once outdoors, then they go crazy! Since starting indoors I now have few failures but there are some things to be aware of: Light - needs good light so the seedlings don't become leggy. Be aware that near glass (windows/doors) can cause burn damage. Turn the pots around regularly so the plants don't lean. Don't over crowd, thin out seedlings if necessary. Temperature - Note the soil temperature required to germinate. Overheating during the day, too cold at night. I put a box over the pots at night to protect from sudden drops in temperatures. Ventilation - Ensure good air flow to minimise risk of disease, be aware of cold draughts coming from open windows at night. Watering - My seeds are sown in different sized pots/trays depending on what they are. I use
Reply
Basil 13 Nov, Yolandi (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Mine germinates so well and then I loose about 3/4 of them in the first 4weeks. The leaves die.... They re inside. Not sure whats going on
Reply
Onion 02 Jan, Bob (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm in Sydney NSW, and I think I'm in the temperate zone. is that correct Cheers
Reply
Onion 03 Jan, John Mauger (Australia - temperate climate)
Sydney would be temperate but you can grow a lot of subtropical things there as well. A lot of Sydney does not get frosts.
Reply
Broccoli 02 Jan, Tania hodges (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Why does our plants only produce really small main heads of broccoli, the plants appear to be really healthy.
Reply
Broccoli 03 Jan, John (Australia - temperate climate)
It may be a small headed variety. Many of the large headed varieties are only available from commercial seed growers Contact Egmont Seeds (NZ) they have larger headed varieties.
Reply
Garlic 01 Jan, Douw G. Swart (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
hi i have no idea what the climate zone or soil classification for vosburg, northern cape, is. i guess semi-arid is the closest i can get to semi-desert. i would like to grow garlic here. can you please advise. regards, dgs
Reply
Garlic 03 Jan, John (Australia - temperate climate)
This is a transcript of a article on growing garlic in central Australia (desert). It is on ABC Rural News and may be a help to you. Trials reveal potential for garlic-growing in Northern Territory Posted 7 Oct 2016 MAP: Alice Springs 0870 A trial exploring the capabilities of seven garlic varieties in the red centre is showing some early positive results. Seven varieties of garlic are being trialled at the Northern Territory's Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI), alongside the standard industry garlic variety, Glen Large. The Alice Springs environment will demonstrate how varieties that have never been grown commercially in the Northern Territory respond to extreme cold and extreme heat. Central Australian Horticulture Development Project manager and researcher Stuart Smith said despite challenges such as poor water quality, the results so far had been positive. "We're hoping, because we're just south of the Tropic of Capricorn, we're just a bit a little subtropical, that we're in the right area," he said. "We've got the right heat profile, right day length and we're able to grow some good bulbs. "If it'll grow here, it'll grow anywhere. "Central Australia is a bit isolated from the rest of Australia so it doesn't have the pests and diseases of the other garlic-growing areas." Plan to get garlic onto market early in season Mr Smith believes there is a market opportunity for garlic that grows early in the traditional growing season. We thought we could get a few varieties to come early on the market, so we can get some good prices for them and replace the imported garlic," he said. The first successful harvested trial crop has reached a stage of maturity that would be ready for market. "It's got a code name called AF. We're getting some good-sized bulbs out of this," Mr Smith said. "I estimate we're getting 6-8 tonnes per hectare." The DPI's Stuart Smith and agriculture minister Ken Vowles stand in a field of garlic PHOTO: Stuart Smith and Primary Industries Minister Ken Vowles discuss the garlic crop trial near Alice Springs. (ABC Rural: Katrina Beaven) Mr Smith said the early trial results were encouraging despite poor water quality and salty soils. "We have to keep watering them pretty constantly to keep moving the salt out of the root zone," he said. "The water we're using at AZRI is pretty low quality. "Most of the water other people are using in horticulture around the Central Australian region is a lot better quality than this." Mr Smith said the research results would also add value to what was being learned by a grower at Orange Creek Station, south of Alice Springs, who is conducting a commercial garlic trial this year.
Reply
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 01 Jan, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Bunnings has both seeds and seedlings.
Reply
Ginger 01 Jan, Sherrill (Australia - tropical climate)
Just wanted to say. My ginger crop originated from fruit shop bought ginger. A couple of pieces started to shoot. I cut them into pieces like you do with a sprouting potato and shallow planted them in a mix of soil and potting mix with a little sugarcane mulch over the top. The first crop was a bit ordinary when I harvested. I had missed some pieces and they have come up by themselves. This second crop is much bigger and better. The plants are much stronger too. I will now be growing ginger in my other garden beds as a rotational crop because ginger leaves the soil friable and ready to plant.
Reply
Ginger 01 Jan, Scott (Australia - temperate climate)
Thanks for your tips Sherril. I'm going to have a go at growing it myself but I think I'll be growing ginger in pots as I'm in Victoria and don't think it would survive our cooler months.
Reply
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 01 Jan, Lynne Adams (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Do I nip top stems off to increase side stems and fruit
Reply
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 02 Feb, Karen (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Yes. Not counting the seed leaves I generally let the plant grow to about 8 true leaves then remove the lower 2 (ventilation space under growing plant) and cut the stem leaving 4 true leaves. This results in a stronger stem, more side shoots = more fruit. This works well for me growing one plant per 15L container.
Reply
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 07 Jan, Peter (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
If you nip off the stem they will be sturdier plants and I have found they do produce more fruit.
Reply
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 01 Jan, Maureen (Australia - temperate climate)
Just wanted to thank everyone for all the information they have posted regarding this topic.Very informative.Much appreciated.Cheers
Reply
Broccoli 31 Dec, Patrick Hanratty (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I bought seedlings that said they were Kale from Spar here in Centurion. So now its 31st Jan and they are as big as small bushes about 1.5 metres and certainly not Kale but obviously Broccoli. No heads yet although 5 months growing. Should i wait for cooler weather for them to head or is it better to pull em out because there will be no cool nights until end Feb.
Reply
Yacon (also Sunroot) 30 Dec, Virginia Contreras (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I purchase yacon tuber to plant?
Reply
Yacon (also Sunroot) 05 Apr, steve Kennewell (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Virginia I have Yacon growing at Mt Burnett, Vic. I'm happy to share some if you want to send me a self addressed post pack. cheers Steve
Reply
Yacon (also Sunroot) 03 Jan, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Green Harvest at Maleny in QLD and Waldecks in Perth
Reply
Yacon (also Sunroot) 02 Jan, Aardie (Australia - temperate climate)
I bought mine at Bunnings very cheap
Reply
Yacon (also Sunroot) 05 Apr, Roy (Australia - temperate climate)
It is interesting to hear that you purchased the plant from Bunnings. Which suburb is this store in? If they don't have them anymore I will have to source the plant from somewhere else.
Reply
Yacon (also Sunroot) 01 Jan, Dean (Australia - temperate climate)
I heard Waldecks sells them. Quiet pricey though!
Reply
Yacon (also Sunroot) 27 Jan, Kimberley rauchelle (Australia - arid climate)
They are on gumtree for 15 bucks
Reply
Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 30 Dec, Dawn (Australia - temperate climate)
My long capsicums have developed soft brown spots & streaks. It doesn't look like the pictures I've seen of blossom end rot, And the local nursery said I had a fungal problem, I've sprayed with an eco fungicide however the problem is getting worse. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Reply
Horseradish 30 Dec, Liz (Australia - temperate climate)
It's 30th Dec 2016, my horse radish leaves are about a foot long, should I dig it now, if not, when thanks
Reply
Showing 9631 - 9660 of 20215 comments
Gardenate App

Put GardenGrow in your pocket. Get our app for iPhone, iPad or Android to add your own plants and record your plantings and harvests

Planting Reminders

Join 60,000+ gardeners who already use GardenGrow and subscribe to the free GardenGrow planting reminders email newsletter.


Home | Vegetables and herbs to plant | Climate zones | About GardenGrow | Contact us | Privacy Policy

This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. GardenGrow is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
We cannot help if you are overrun by giant slugs.