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Rhubarb 08 Aug, anna (Australia - temperate climate)
I keep the liquid to a minimum when cooking rhuburb (chopped into 2 inch long lengths)and stay in the kitchen so i can check it regularly. Nothing worse than overcooked mushy rhubarb. For those watching weight I have cooked it in low calorie lemonade. Once cooked then remove from hotplate and dissolve a small amount of gelatine into liquid. Not enough for it to set the liquid. But just enough for the remaining pink liquid to look the consistency of a syrup
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Watermelon 08 Aug, Peter du Preez (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
The soil here is extremely sandy so we make compost and loosen the soil (basically make a hole for seedlings and enrich it with 300ml of compost). I've never planted watermelons and would like to (cabbage and radish work wonderfully here). What irrigation is better - overhead or drip? How much water per day/week? (we plant without wastage). Is it okay if I use mulch - we do it for everything else to preserve the soil. It gets to about 45C in summer... is that okay?
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Tomato 08 Aug, Lola (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate)
my winter tomatoes are starting to ripen, but they are rotting at the top of the fruit, any solutions?
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Kale (also Borecole) 07 Aug, Stephanie (USA - Zone 7b climate)
How much sun does kale need to fully grow?
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Kale (also Borecole) 01 Sep, (USA - Zone 6a climate)
If you are planting now, end of Aug or early Sept. Full sun is great in 7b
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 07 Aug, Tek Chhetri (USA - Zone 6b climate)
can i grow luffa in august?
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Horseradish 07 Aug, Ed Rossiter (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
hi I'm in Witbank, looking for some roots to plant, help please, 0839552020
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 04 Aug, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Might be curl grubs in the soil, dig deep down and see. There is a spray to get rid of them.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 03 Aug, Robyn (Australia - temperate climate)
We live in north Western Sydney and wondered where the cape gooseberry plant can be purchased from.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 17 Aug, Matt (Australia - temperate climate)
You can buy the seeds from bunnings. I bought mine the other day
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Strawberry Plants 02 Aug, Christo Smit (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Will strawberries grow on the West Coast (Darling district)?
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Garlic 02 Aug, PERCY KAGISO MARUMO (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
WHICH IS THE BEST GARLIC VARIETY THAT CAN BE GROWING IN BOTSWANA ?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 02 Aug, Terry (Australia - temperate climate)
In relation to the Cape Gooseberry be sure they are golden with no green when picked for eating. I have read the plant, and green fruit, is poisonous to animals including humans. Even fowl will steer clear of it. I did research when I noticed the sheep would not eat it. It makes a sumptuous jam and are yummy coated in chocolate.
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Asparagus 02 Aug, John butler (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy commercial quantity of seed in west Australia please
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 01 Aug, mary farmer (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
why do my scarlet runners that have grown very well in the green house, not borne any flowers, they got to a height of 5/6 feet and looked very healthy.?
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Beetroot (also Beets) 30 Jul, Leo (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Planted Beetroot about 3 months ago Dig down no sign of any Bulbs What would be the cause Planted about 12 Seedlings all the same ?? Type Bulls blood Fertilized about 2 weeks before Planting with all round veg Fertilizer
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Beetroot (also Beets) 17 Aug, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Leo, I have minimal bulb growth with Bullls blood in Brisbane. Try any of the Detroit beets next time (they have green tops), and keep up the liquid fertiliser fortnightly.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 03 Aug, Barb (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Leo, You might trying feeding them a bit more with a fish emulsion or similar type of organic liquid fertiliser. It's possible the cold winter has slowed them up, and if they're not getting enough nutrition/water that would add to their woes. Take heart, I sometimes find exactly the same thing happens with mine. I would also plant some more seedings/seeds now - with spring coming on you should get a bit more action from the next planting. Good luck!
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Beetroot (also Beets) 12 Aug, gary (Australia - temperate climate)
I have to disagree,fish emulsion will give them a boost and appear correct. It's Nitrogen,very good for leaf growth.but root growth luv potassium and phos. By adding Nitrogen it increases leaf growth. A root vegetable wants P(phos) then K (potassium).NPK is rated on all fertiliser. PS you can eat beetroot leaves.Gaz
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Mint (also Garden mint) 29 Jul, Apples (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I grow you're everyday mint and chocolate mint.Smells great but no flavour,any ideas?
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Radish 28 Jul, Doug (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Best fertilizer for radishes
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Potato 28 Jul, etelka. (Australia - tropical climate)
When is the best time to plant potatoes in gold coast ....
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Potato 01 Aug, kath (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted tubers on 1st july and they are already growing. My large potato tub is looking like trees at the moment as all the potato tubers have sprouted. I find this to be a good time of year to plant tubers. I'm located in Brissie.
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Strawberry Plants 26 Jul, Nolo Maqubela (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
My strawberries are being eaten by a snail like gogga, what organic method can I use to prevent them from eating the fruit?
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Strawberry Plants 27 Jul, Barbee (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Here in the US we have a product called: "Sluggo" a pelleted bait that works on snails as well as slugs. (Inexpensive too.) The label says it is safe for both pets and food crops-and it biodegrades. I use it for my strawberries and it works well for me. Look and see if you can use it or it is available in your country. Good Luck. P.S. I buy mine at Home Depot home improvement store and it's available on Amazon.
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Strawberry Plants 27 Jul, jade morris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Put a tub of beer and dishquid next to the plants. they are attracted to the beer and they get drunck fall in and can't get out.
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Strawberry Plants 26 Jul, Grace Elliott (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a couple of strawberry plants growing in a pot. My problem is that the strawberries aren't ripening, instead they are turning brown. This is my first time growing strawberries so I don't have any idea what I'm doing wrong. Can you help?
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Beetroot (also Beets) 26 Jul, Holly (Australia - temperate climate)
They are probably genetically modified seeds. You are best to buy open pollinated seeds as you can save them each season and re-plant. Many seeds are treated chemically. Buy the right ones at the start, avoid anything to do with Monsanto products, and join a seed savers group. Happy gardening!
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Tomato 24 Jul, brent (Australia - temperate climate)
Looking at growing roma tomatoes this year and looking at doing multiple crops. How long after should i plant the 2nd crop of roma tomatoes to replace them once they have finished? So as soon as they die i can pull them out and put in new transplants.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 24 Jul, Brian (Australia - arid climate)
you can plant it now in July in the middle of winter frost, but it won't come up till it starts getting warm. Mine are in the ground at the moment, and we get frosts till early November. It will come up when it's ready.
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