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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 03 Jun, Robert cooper (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When do I prune my chilli plant What do I feed my chilli plant. Thank you
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 03 Jun, Sam (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi i've read all over the place that you can regrow Swedes from the Top (Kitchen Scraps) i've just tried this on my laundry windowsill in water - it has started to grow long thin roots & a few (3-4) shoots off the top.. Now i'm wondering how to transplant it without causing it to rot or something?? Also Will it regrow to produce another Swede or few?? Do i separate the shoots on top or replant the top whole?? Thanks, Sam
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 09 Jul, Pete (Australia - temperate climate)
Dig a hole about 5 cm deeper that the roots. Bed in your plant using a good potting mix. It will 'take' in about 2 weeks and start to grow. After 3 weeks fertilize with half strength liquid fertilizer such as Miracle-Gro. Don't fertilize again if your soil is good.
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Peas 03 Jun, tina (Australia - temperate climate)
Is it true that the moon has an affect on the the planting of peas.
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Peas 18 Aug, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Tina, I recently learned that some people plant during the new moon, the reason being that the seeds reach towards the lunar light which makes sense. I guess it's a bit like tides? I could be right I could be wrong. I would check. I believe there are Lunar planting calenders available too. I've yet to look for one.
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Horseradish 03 Jun, Johanna Bronson (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy fresh horseradish or horseradish powder?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 03 Jun, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Lyn I leave the over ripe gooseberries (or take a few ripe ones ) and just scratch them into the soil around the gooseberry bush or somewhere else in the garden if I want to plant more and they spring up next growing season. I usually just squash the gooseberry and spread it around a bit. They can be a bit unsuccessful if you try to transplant them after they have popped up out of the ground. As a precaution I always squash some and spread them out on a paper towel and dry them, seal them in an airtight bottle and next season plant them paper and all by tearing the paper into strips ( the seeds stick to the paper )
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Onion 01 Jun, Annie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
In regards to soil temp for onions. You suggest 8-30 degree temps are best but my app is saying plant in garden now, (Natone, Tas) We are currently getting 2-15 degrees on average and dropping with morning frosts. Will onions survive or do they need to go into the hothouse?
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Onion 26 Jun, stephen kettle (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi Annie, I'm in Latrobe, and I've always planted onions out on , or around the shortest day
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Dill 01 Jun, simon (Australia - temperate climate)
after many times of trying to grow a good patch of dill, I finally have see the light. the secret is out, good soil,compost, manure ,sun and not too much water. planted direct in garden amazing, in 2nd. April and it grows faster than I can use. even the new growth is coming on now in june. may be we had good weather? Dill is about 30 cm. now.
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Cucumber 01 Jun, I want to grow a garden (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Is it a must to not plant tomatoes with Lebanese Cucumbers or just not advis
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Ginger 01 Jun, Malcolm (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Bernie i was keen to know if when freezing the garlic does it need to the skin peeled off before freezing? Cheers M
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 01 Jun, Bruce Pederick (Australia - temperate climate)
I have snow peas growing. They are growing tall (supported) plenty of foliage but hardly any peas. I pick one or two once or twice a week. Is it the wrong time of the year? (Shepparton Victoria)
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 31 May, Dennis wallace (Australia - temperate climate)
grew sweet potato for the first time, vine grew really well over past 20 weeks, producing lots of vine but sadly no tubers not 1 very disappointing .what did i do wrong?.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 03 Jun, Elizabeth (Australia - temperate climate)
I grew some this year, a friend of mine told me to fertilizer them ever 2 weeks and I gave them a bucket of water every night for quite a while, they are a little small but look to harvest them about a months time.
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Horseradish 30 May, Star Geldenhuys (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I really would ike to grow horseradish. i Ilive in Knysna but I have a hothouse so I can control my conditions to a certain extent. I really really want to grow horseradish and would be mmost grateful indeed if you would help me. thanks in anticipation Star
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 30 May, Jodie McConnell (Australia - tropical climate)
I have just recently begun growing veggies . I have raised the beds and am using an organic soil mix. Unfortunately the lettuce were as bitter as can be and inedible my snow peas have died the beetroot is alive but not flourishing the tomatoe's are struggling also and the zucchinis are producing the odd one off zucchini. I have been using seasol every two weeks and watering 3 times a week.I live in south east Brisbane What am I doing wrong? Jodie
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 03 Jun, Tanya (Australia - temperate climate)
Seasol is a plant tonic which is good for assisting with transplant shock but it's not a fertiliser. If your new organic soil mix doesn't have many nutrients available (ie no established soil food web, earthworms etc) then your plants are likely hungry and need an actual fertiliser (conventional or organic) which includes NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) and trace elements. Snow peas are a cooler weather crop prone to powdery mildew in humid conditions, which might be why they failed. Female zucchini flowers (those with a baby zucchini at the base, the males just have a thin stem) require pollination on the day they open or their fruit dies off.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 02 Jun, Nancy (Australia - temperate climate)
Maybe too much watering? Only water when the soil is dry. Maybe stop using the seasol as well - I've never used that before, but I know if you put too much nutrients plants can die as well. Good luck.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 30 May, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
I have 2 plants about one metre high. I am getting plenty of fruit but they won't ripen properly. They get three quarters ripe and fall off the bush. I collect them and take them inside but they don't get any riper. This means they have a slightly sour taste still.?? please help
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 04 Sep, Stephanie (Australia - temperate climate)
I love mine slightly tart. The usual rule is for the pod to become transparent and the fruit change from green to orange. Then they are ready! I have grown them easily from Sydney to Taree, and am told that they grow well around Portland SW Vic too. Anyone know where I can obtain some??
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 09 Sep, Soob (Australia - temperate climate)
seedcollection.com has them, I've only just started raising seedlings.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 03 Jun, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Phil Try fertilizing with liquid Potassium (available from Bunnings) Potassium promotes the growth of fruit and flowers and should make the fruit ripen properly. I spray most of my fruiting plants and my flowering plants (roses etc ) regularly with liquid potassium for great results.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 28 May, Kingy (Australia - temperate climate)
My berries won’t ripen either! I will try the potassium... Thank you! Would love anymore tips too! :)
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 26 Aug, Robert (Australia - temperate climate)
How did you go with the liquid potassium? . I also have many berries thaf are not rippening.
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) 30 May, (Australia - temperate climate)
where can I buy witloof around Perth?
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 29 May, Garvin Johny (USA - Zone 13b climate)
My Rock melon leaves are turning yellow near the edges and the buds at the end of the tendrils are also the same. Some of the young leaves I suspect are being eaten by something. I would love a solution.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 01 Jun, elaine (USA - Zone 10a climate)
not sure what is causing the yellowing - could be a number of things - too much water, or not enough nitrogen in the soil. You could try side dressing with composted manure. To stop the bugs spray with neem. 1 teaspoon neem oil in 1 quart of water with a dash of soap (washing up liquid works fine) and spray early evening. Also sprinkle diatomaceous earth over and around the plants. use the neem and DE on alternate days till you notice the leaves are not being eaten. happy harvesting!
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Beetroot (also Beets) 29 May, Virginia (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I made a great beetroot relish last year So thought I'd give a go growing them I have planted from seedlings I purchased Any tips out there thanking you Virginia
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Beetroot (also Beets) 28 Jun, Anthony (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Virginia, I enjoy making my own chutney, relish & sauce, I'm not so pleased with my beetroot relish recipe, it seems a bit dry, I was wondering if I asked you nicely would you mind sharing your beetroot relish recipe with me please. If so could you possibly send it as a text message in case it goes into my junk email folder and I miss it. 0400258679 Happy planting. Regards Tony.
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