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Carrot 02 Jun, Jackie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have the most deformed carrots the colour is good they taste good but my my they have several branches [arms] poking out, some twisted, I could always enter them in the most bazzare looking things I just would like to be able to have straight ones .Hoping someone will be able to help straighten my problem out Thanking You Jackie
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Carrot 06 Jun, Noel (Australia - temperate climate)
over fertilized soil is probably the cause
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Carrot 04 Jun, sharon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have notice in the past if I don't dig the soil deep enough to make it less impacted for the carrots to grow they will twist and grow side way. So I now always make sure I dig a little deeper so the soil is less impacted and the carrots grow deeper in the ground and I have straight ones. I hope this helps you.
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Carrot 04 Jun, Michelle (Australia - arid climate)
Hi jackie it sounds like your soil might have some lumps and bumps in it. As soon as carrot reaches even a tiny "barrier" that is a little hard for it to grow through it will change direction and sprout off to the side. Try sifting your soil or really working through it to a good depth to break up even the tiniest lumps before you plant next time. They often even go tangly like that in just potting mix with the barky bits from my experience!. Sandier soil better I think. Glad to hear yours taste good... Mine are straight but never flavoursome
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Carrot 03 Jun, Flo (Australia - temperate climate)
They apparently grows arms and legs when they hit a rock/hard bits when growing.
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Horseradish 02 Jun, Vicky Dimi (Australia - temperate climate)
Can someone please tell me where I can find horseradish I have been looking everywhere .I live in vic (thomastown) thanks
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Garlic 02 Jun, Thomas tan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What fertiliser is best for garlic
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Garlic 13 Jul, Gilberte (Australia - temperate climate)
Compost tea compost tea can be made from your compost. Compost: 1 layer of straw 1 layer of greens (alfalfa, lucern ....)or kitchen scraps sprinkle of wood chips sprinkle of soil sprinkle of cow or other manure sparingly sprinkle with water mixed with two tablespoons of unsulfured molasses and then start the layers all over again until the bail of straw is finished. Cover with black plastic. After 4 days turn compostheap and then every 2 days until no warmth is felt. Fill a bag with the compost and hang it in a drum with water. Either blow air into the water with an airpump or turn the water with a stick so it shapes a vortex. Do this several times during the day. You will have enough organic fertilizer from one compost heap for about a season. (sprinkle your garden vegetables every week or 2 weeks). Always keep your compost heap covered. If you have leafy vegies add a little bit of seaweed concentrate. Do not give sea weed concentrate to your fruiting vegies eg tomatoes, capsicum etc as it will encourage folliage but not the fruit.
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Horseradish 02 Jun, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi all.....i live in Melbourne (Pakenham). I recently bought some horseradish plants..can i plant them in the garden now or do i wait for September? Regards Michael
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Horseradish 25 Jun, Rmi (Australia - temperate climate)
hi Michael .... Plz tell me where u bought horseradish plant I m looking for last 3years no one knows about ..... Plz send me adress where I can buy..... I very thankful to u .....tnx
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Horseradish 17 Jun, Carolyn (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi , l live in Berwick. Can you tell me where you bought the horseradish plants. I have planted the tops off the horseradish root that l bought from a good green grocer. But would love to buy some plants.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 01 Jun, Jason Rosa (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Beaudesert South East Queensland and am wonderind when should I plant my choko plant as I have 2 that have sprouted now and if they will last till planting time thank you
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 10 Jun, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Mycokos are almost bullet proof, I have planted them at odd times of year and they dont mind. Just put them in in a shallow hole and jump back!
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Asparagus 30 May, lesley hay (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have obtained 3 bags of asparagus rhizomes: Jersey Knight & Mary Washington. They are in a vermiculite mixture. When is the best time to plant in Gauteng. If June is not suitable, when do I plant? Also how long will they survive in stoage With appreciation. Les Hay
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Asparagus 17 Jan, Andrfe Lotz (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hallo Lesley, I grew up with Aspersies. Now I can not find or afford them! I would love to grow some . I have some land on the Klaserie river at the Kruger Park. Can you please help with a source of the roots? Crowns? Andre
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Asparagus 28 Sep, Liz Willson (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Lesly, please tell me where you got your roots from? I'm very keen to start growing but can't find seeds or roots, Email is [email protected] Many thanks Liz
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Kohlrabi 28 May, Shannon (Australia - temperate climate)
Contemplating growing a Kohl Rabi crop for my Hereford beef cattle. Any tips??
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Cauliflower 26 May, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello, I am in sub-tropical climate zone, have planted cauliflower, they start out lovely bright white, but are turning a purlply/ mauve colour, at first I thought it may be a mould of some sort, but this all started before any rain, also the florets seem to be separating a bit, the biggest ones are only a bit bigger than a squash ball . Any ideas would be appreciated, this is obviously my first crop! Thanks very much
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 26 May, Sandra jonsen (Australia - tropical climate)
Will Cape gooseberries grow in cairns, North qld., and where could I get some seeds. Thanks
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 29 May, court (Australia - tropical climate)
You can get seeds at Jonnsons fruit market
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 23 May, (Australia - temperate climate)
I've read that onions shouldn't be mulched, but garlic should be, What is the rule for shallots? Am planting golden shallots from Digger's.
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Rhubarb 22 May, Sandra (Australia - temperate climate)
When should I harvest rhubarb. Our rhubarb seems to have gone "to seed". Can I harvest it now or is it too late?
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Rhubarb 31 May, Anne (Australia - temperate climate)
If you cut off the long flower stalk at the base the plant will continue to grow and produce stalks. They last for years as long as you do that.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 22 May, paula (Australia - tropical climate)
I am planting now and wondering if they like wet soil as I had a passionfruit in the same spot and didn't do that well due to wet feet
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Ginger 21 May, kathy Lawrence (Australia - tropical climate)
We have just moved to Tully North Queensland and was thinking of putting in some Ginger on our acreage , would you think it could be too wet up here, and where could we purchase some
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Ginger 31 May, Joanne (Australia - tropical climate)
I'm in cairns and it grows pretty good here, as long as it has good drainage. I keep mine in a pot, and they say it doesn't like full sun but mine grows well in it. You should be able to grow it from a piece you buy at the supermarket:)
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Kale (also Borecole) 21 May, Chelle (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I would really like to grow Cavalo Nero in South Africa. Anyone know where I could get seeds? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Rhubarb 21 May, Margaret Weatherley (Australia - temperate climate)
I can grow rhubarb very well, but it is really tasteless. Can anyone tell me way?
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Thyme (also Common thyme) 20 May, Sharon (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I live in the Klein Karoo and growing herbs is a passion of mine. I have difficulty with thyme as it does not do to good in my garden. My water surply is brakkish. Could that be the problem with my herbs?
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Pumpkin 19 May, Dave (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I have just purchased some Mc Leay mongrel seeds but I am having issues finding information online regarding the species. Is anyone able to assist? Does it come under a different name?
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