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Ginger 21 Jan, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
where do we purchase ginger seeds/seedlings for planting
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Ginger 01 Mar, Lauren (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Just buy a ginger root from your local grocery store. Look for pieces that have what look like little shell like points along the root. Those are the growth points. Carefully cut the root into pieces, trying to keep as much root as possible around the points - this is where your new plant will get its starter nutrients, so the bigger it is the better the chance it will grow. Bury those about 5cm below the surface of your soil and water well. This makes a stunning indoor plant because when the leaves get big enough if you brush against them they give off a lovely spicy smell.
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Marrow 21 Jan, Brendan (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Can I grow Gem Squash at the same time as marrows ???
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Garlic 21 Jan, Mariet Mulder (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I'm interested in growing garlic in the Eastern Cape. We get a lot of snow in winter, but summer is not that hot. I've only got one concern there are a lot of moles in the ground and would like to know if it will affect my planting of garlic. please be so kind to advise me on this matter. Thank you
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Garlic 05 Mar, Bernadette Phillips (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Garlic is a perfect mole deterrent! I plant garlic among my flowering bulbs.
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Potato 20 Jan, (Australia - temperate climate)
sowing time of potato in temperate zone
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Marrow 19 Jan, mary coates (Australia - temperate climate)
My mum (50) years ago. Used to stuff white marrows with hamburger meat, onion & seasonings......we usually had roast potatoes, peas, carrots etc.......the gravy made out of the juices from the marrow and meat was delicious......I live in Victoria Australia.....can you tell me if marrows are still available Hope you can help me
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Marrow 31 Dec, Sancha (Australia - tropical climate)
My mother did exactly the same at our place in Burwood Victoria. Beautiful gravy over it after being stuffed with mince onion etc. and that was about 1955. Yum! Was talking about it today at work and the fellow workers all Queenslanders didn't know what I was talking about. Would love to grow them here in Gladstone. I grow Zucchinis and pumpkins without any hassle so why not. Just need some seeds!
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Marrow 22 Nov, Roger (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have been looking for marrow seeds for ages and finally found them recently in Masters. I am going to plant a couple and see how they go but not sure if 22 Nov is too late. Soon find out I suppose :)
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Marrow 16 Mar, jo (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Do you mean the light green ones ? shaped like a bell ?. I have planted some this season - they've gone mad (people are avoiding me in the street in case I give them another zucchini). They are called Lebanese zucchinis and my husband stuffs them - the seed is faily readily available - think I got mine at Bunnngs
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Marrow 20 Jan, Derek (Australia - temperate climate)
I tried for ages in aus finished up getting them from uk via ebay they arrived last december about $6.00
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 19 Jan, Marc Bouw (Australia - temperate climate)
Planted my capsicum a few weeks ago, they are doing well. Should I nip of the new flower buds to let them establish, if so, how long should I wait before I let produce? Thanks
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 23 Mar, Rod (Australia - temperate climate)
G,day Marc once the plants have flowers on them i normally trim the bottom ones of to give the middle and top flowers a go seems to work for me.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 19 Jan, Sid Dyer (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy Cape Gooseberry' Plants OR Seeds in Australia...They are 'YUM" Barbara D.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 19 Jan, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Eden Seeds have Cape Gooseberry seeds
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 19 Jan, ntapile (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can I use potting soil only or mix it with sand?
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 19 Jan, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
It should grow fine just in potting soil but might need some extra fertilizer like watering with liquid seaweed as potting soil can be quite low in nutrients.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 18 Jan, Roslyn campbell (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Dear Brad Did u get an answer to yr query as to why you r getting no fruit? I am having the same problem
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 17 Jan, leon (Australia - temperate climate)
I received my collards greens seeds today in the mail. I got mine from www.australianseed.com, they're in WA. I live in campbelltown nsw and I'm very confident of growing a good healthy crop. :-)
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 13 Apr, Lesley Oregan (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi campbelltown... I live near you. I know this post was 2 years ago but am wondering how successful you were with growth. I've tried growing kale a number of times but each time they were instantly eaten by very hungry caterpillars while all my other plants were totally left alone.
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 30 Nov, April (Australia - temperate climate)
I have found the best way to keep caterpillars off is to keep the plants covered with a very fine net where there is no way for moths to get to them to lay their eggs, make sure the net is held off the growing plants. I've heard spraying with diluted garlic juice is also good but I haven't tried it myself. Plants are only as good as the soil they are grown in so make sure you feed your soil with lots of home-grown compost. The healthier the soil is the less moths and other pests will be attracted to your garden beds. Plants give off an odour that pests can detect if they are not getting all the nutrients they need to grow properly so then pests attack the plant and you know the rest. Good luck.
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Carrot 17 Jan, Marion (USA - Zone 8a climate)
What is a good fertilizer for lettuce, carrots and radishes in a school raised bed garden? Thanks
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Cucumber 16 Jan, R Price (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
where can i find mini cucumber seeds.
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Pumpkin 16 Jan, len (Australia - tropical climate)
new pumpkins go yellow & fall off they are size of 50 cent piece is the soil lacking something
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Pumpkin 01 Mar, Jan (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm having the same problem. The pumpkin is growing but goes yellow and then falls off. I will try to mate them myself and see what happens.
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Pumpkin 31 Jan, KEVIN ATKINS (Australia - temperate climate)
I think you will find it's a lack of bees in your garden. I had the same problem,but now the bees are more because of warmer conditions and mine now are the size of patty pan squash and haven't fallen off yet.You think you have a pumpkin growing because the bottom of that flower is fat and swollen but it still hasn't been pollanated by bees. Of course you can use a small paint brush and pollanate each flower yourself,however you need to be up early in the morning when the flowers open
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Pumpkin 03 Mar, fred dag (Australia - arid climate)
You may also fine that your soil is lacking calcium, add some lime to your soil at planting time. If you are lacking bees try hand pollinating, plant lots of flowering plants, zinnias are great to attract pollinators, in the veggie garden.
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 16 Jan, Marilyn (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy Scarlet Runner beans in Rockingham Western Australia
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 17 Apr, Lyn (Australia - temperate climate)
I'm in Rockingham and bought mine in Bunnings Rockingham. They grew extremely well (just about took over the garden) with lots of flowers but very few beans. I think it is the wrong climate for Scarlet Runners as it is too hot to set beans. I'm going back to the ordinary round runner beans.
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 30 Dec, Di (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try snake beans. They are also known as yardlong. I find them generous and hardy. I grow both the red and green types. I love scarlet runner beans but sadly, they only seem to do well in cooler climates.
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