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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 26 Dec, colleen (USA - Zone 10b climate)
I don't know if anyone ever answered you, but it's difficult to transplant salsify due to its long and fragile taproot. You might try planting them in those little biodegradable fabric pots--gently slit the bottom of the pot, and plant the whole thing.
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Potato 24 Nov, Matto (Australia - temperate climate)
Whales, I have used this info to full extent and have even been inspired to grow some potatoes of my own, they are now about 2 weeks old and growing well
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 24 Nov, Lynda (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I want to start juicing and have come across collards in the recipe. My question is do they grow in the sub-tropics/temperate climate. I live in the northern rivers of NSW. If not where can I buy collards. Tks lynda
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 06 Mar, Pete (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Collards will love it in your area! Put seeds in a starter now.
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 21 Jun, Sophie (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I live around this area too and collards growing great in my raised garden beds. Bought seedlings at organic nursery in murwillumbah.
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Strawberries (from seeds) 23 Nov, giusi (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
We bought some small plants that were grown from seed from Zetlers, famous strawberry producers, in Lyndoch, Stellenbosch area. They are producing delicious strawberries, and he said they came from Israel.
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Strawberries (from seeds) 12 Jan, Khomo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Giusi Can you give me the link on how to get hold of them I'm in KZN rural, happened to get to internet and learn but far from any nursery... Thanks in advance
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Beetroot (also Beets) 23 Nov, Carol (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
We grow beetroot at home but find some are white, pale pink or even red and white striped inside, while others in the same row are deep red. Anyone know why?
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Beetroot (also Beets) 13 Dec, Mick (Australia - temperate climate)
that sounds like a mixed heirloom. I have a white/red striped beet and its called (Chioggia)
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Beetroot (also Beets) 28 Nov, phillip (Australia - temperate climate)
Different genetics. Chioggia has pin strips pink and white. Where did you get the seeds from. Either it is mixed varieties or cross pollinated, that is more than one variety was flowering at the same time. Either way its genetics.
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Rhubarb 23 Nov, Rose (Australia - temperate climate)
Do i need to cover the crown or leave it exposed? My rhubarb is looking very wimpy, floppy stalks etc. It's in a big pot, could I be overwatering it?
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 22 Nov, Suzanne (USA - Zone 5a climate)
If we leave the okra we grew this year with several pods still on it will the seeds fall off and we'll have new plants in the spring?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 22 Nov, divya (Australia - arid climate)
hi I am in Sydney right now I was looking for gooseberry for a long time I was very impressed to read that u have grown this plant which is so rare and very healthyI am going to shift to towoomba qld I was wondering if I could know where to get the fruit from or where to buy the plant and how to grow it. even if its available somewhere in Brisbane I am happy to go there and get it. thanks a lot regards divya
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 19 Jan, Jean (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have lots of plants I can give you some if you can come to North Lakes Qld.4509 E-mail me on: [email protected]
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 03 Jun, Leigh (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Jean, I also live in the Moreton Bay region and would like to grow some gooseberries as they were my Nannas best fruit for jam. Could you help me out? Thank you
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 06 Dec, Frank (Australia - temperate climate)
I got my seedlings from" Diggers" mail order and planted them in a shady spot last year at the wrong time. Early september this year when the sun started to reach them they have trebled in size to about 35cm and have bushed out. I believe the variety I got is called "Lion" or some such and I await their flowering. They are unlike the Cape Gooseberries I have seen photos of on the internet and are a little thorny.
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Kale (also Borecole) 22 Nov, Lalita (Australia - temperate climate)
I had planted Kale seedlings in my vegetable garden 2 months ago,they have been growing quite slowly until recently. For last 2 days couple of leaves have been beaten and covered with sticky stuff,similar to my cabbage plant leaves closely. I have used pepper,garlic and soap spray today. any ideas what it could be and how dangerous is it? Thanks in advance
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Kale (also Borecole) 29 Dec, Prakash (Australia - temperate climate)
The most apparent reason appears to be snails. My spinach had similar symptoms until I eliminated snails hiding in the growth. However, my kale was mostly damaged by caterpillars. I used Yates SUCCESS and it worked particularly when the Cabbage White Butterfly is active laying eggs. The larvae tend to eat up leaves just too quick, snails aren't that fast.
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 21 Nov, Pete Sawyer (Australia - temperate climate)
In reply to johno..If you have huge leaf growth with either Swedes or cabbage ,caulies toms or most others it can often be because of to much nitrogen. You try to build up the soil with chemicals when a better way is organic compost.I have discovered this the hard way. Best of luck keep trying and you will get it right Regards Pete
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Potato 21 Nov, Peter Bean (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What, Why, How are green potatoes poisonous? If the plants have died off and the potaoes are not harvested. What will happen to the tubers
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Potato 23 Jan, Kit (USA - Zone 4a climate)
Green ends are not good and shouldn't be eaten. It means the potato has been exposed to the sun and light too much. It can be cut off though,
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Garlic 21 Nov, jo (Australia - temperate climate)
hi all, My Garlic (planted in late may) is throwing out flower stems which I keep snapping off, hoping that it will redirect energy into making big fat bulbs - is this the right thing to do ? when do I harvest it ? thanks Jo
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Garlic 27 Apr, Jo (Australia - temperate climate)
It is not entirely necessary to snap off the flower stems - called scapes - some people do as they claim it makes the garlic store longer, others think it makes no difference. Either way, they are delicious eating, toss them in a stir fry, or stem them and eat like a vegetable with a dob of butter. The garlic flavour mellows out well when cooked!
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Pumpkin 20 Nov, robert cummins (Australia - temperate climate)
what to do with onion that develop a seed head?
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Pumpkin 15 Dec, elle (Australia - arid climate)
plant it!
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 20 Nov, Denise (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Sue, just starting my rockmelons now. How long did it take to germinate them?
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 28 Nov, Marianne (Australia - temperate climate)
Between 7 to 12 days dependant of the heat and amount of water they get.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 19 Nov, Jennifer (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I'm growing my first bush and it has several fruit. How do you know when the fruit is ready to pick?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 01 Dec, Darren (Australia - temperate climate)
I usually wait till they are about to fall off the tree, as the husk has to be brown and like paper. The fruit inside should be a yellowy/orange colour as well.
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) 19 Nov, Taya (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Dear Gardener: I live in Vancouver zone 6, can you tell me where can i find Winged bean in my area.
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