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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 14 May, Evokoder (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy burdock root in South Africa please?
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Potato 14 May, AGOES SOEDJARWO (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
When the best month to grow potatoes in Katoomba Blue Mountains? Thank you Regards AWS
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Asparagus 14 May, Anne (Australia - temperate climate)
I was given some asparagus ferns by our neighbour some months ago and want to plant them in the garden. They are about 8 inches tall. Can i plant them now? What are the soil requirements?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 14 May, siobhan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
when are Eggplants in season in Australia?
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Spinach (also English spinach) 13 May, Marilyn (Australia - temperate climate)
We get severe frosts during winter- should we have it covered over night for protection ? Thank you
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Lettuce 13 May, Avril (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Why does my lettuce produce new leaves on top but the bottom leaves turn yellow and wilts? Looks like it is growing well, since new leave appear all the time, but the bottom leaves then wilts... What should I do, or what am I doing wrong?
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Lettuce 02 Oct, May (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Your lettuce is probably getting too much sun or its too dry... try putting them in a more shady spot and watering plenty?
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Rhubarb 12 May, Jill (Australia - temperate climate)
You should be fine growing it in Qld. Its the cold it doesnt like.
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Pak Choy (also Pak choi) 12 May, janine (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I live in Durban South Africa an im also looking for bok choy seedlings/ seeds no body has please help also looking for seeds of the Russian giant cucumber Thanks
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 12 May, laurence (Australia - temperate climate)
Re the leaf curl. I planted broad bean from seed, only 12 in a raised bed. All of them came up beautifully but slowly one by one succumbed to lead curl. I read this is actually a disease spread by whitefly.A dose of copper spray should resolve. Will give it a go tomorrow and will post results
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Radish 12 May, Emma (Australia - tropical climate)
Does anyone know any pest and disease management strategies?
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 11 May, KT (Australia - arid climate)
Can I grow spaghetti squash in Perth and where can I get some seeds please?
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 16 May, Bianca (Australia - temperate climate)
Join Share the Seed Australia or WA Seed Exchange on Facebook and ask on there. You will need to get them from someone already in WA because of our quarantine laws :)
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Ginger 11 May, kevin caddies (Australia - tropical climate)
I live in Cairns and grow ginger in pots in full sun and water every day. First harvest last year. Planted some at a friends garden in Sydney and it has just started to shoot.
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Turnip 10 May, Clive (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi all. Can anyone tell me the best fertilizer to use on Turnips; at planting and ongoing. I grow all my vegies in plastic containers and 2m x 1.5m timber boxes, using a mix of garden soil and potting mix. Never sure whether I should use composted Manure or granulated fertilizer? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Clive.
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Horseradish 10 May, Rita (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I have just ordered 3 horseradish plants from plant barn who got them in specially for me . I have just managed to find another source so if you want them you can purchase them instead.please email me and I will will give you more details.
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Horseradish 04 Jun, Helen (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I live in HAWKE'S BAY and am wanting to source some root cuttings to plant Horseradish in October. Does anyone know where I can order/purchase these?
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Kale (also Borecole) 10 May, jenni (Australia - temperate climate)
what colour are the flowers. do you have a picture of the flowers?
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Pumpkin 09 May, Meri Ford (USA - Zone 8a climate)
IT says not to plant pumpkins in the same bed as potatoes. How far from potatoes can pumpkins be planted?
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Garlic 09 May, Anna Lasiuk (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi ,is it ok to plant purple garlic in a pot? Also do I need to keep it protected from frost and what should I feed it? We live in South Hobart Tasmania and the soil is clay Thank you Anna
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Strawberry Plants 09 May, Donelle (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
We have a bed of very healthy plants, but only a couple of flowers. I've trimmed off the few runners. What else can I do to increase flowering. Plants were purchased from bunnings.
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Strawberry Plants 09 May, ELIZABETH (Australia - temperate climate)
Donelle, to increase flowering you can prune plants carefully back to the crown this will increase not only new growth but also new flowers.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 08 May, Mohd (Australia - temperate climate)
Can I transplant capsicum at this season that is May ?
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Horseradish 07 May, peter henwood (Australia - temperate climate)
Where am i able to acquire some roots??? in the South Victoria country area of Wonthaggi regards
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 07 May, Rosemary (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Phoebe. If you plant corn outside now it might germinate if you are lucky, but it won't grow much because it is too cold. Best time to plant it is in spring or early summer. You might like to try peas or broad beans for this time of the year. Both are easy to germinate and grow. If you are looking for a grassy type of plant to grow, try wheat or barley. Good luck.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 06 May, Peta (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
We have been growing rosella bushes and harvesting. They are starting to send out new shots down low. Can we cut them back and will they re shoot or do we need to pull out and stay again.
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Pumpkin 06 May, Carina Powell (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I have grown pumpkins 2 years in a row that have hard white lumps in them, I have bought a plant both times so I am thinking it must be something to do with were they are growing. Any idea of what could be coursing this?
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Pumpkin 23 Jul, Dennis Green (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I have the same problem. So far I have not found a definitive answer. Lack of water? Not last summer! Deficiency? Maybe, but cannot find any help there neither. Some pumkin have maybe one lump, others go to the cattle.
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Rhubarb 06 May, Jeannie (Australia - temperate climate)
Can we grow rubarb here on the Gold Coast ? Itcosts a fortune here to buy in theshops.
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Watermelon 06 May, Dale (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
www.livingseeds.co.za is a great online seed company for all melon types.
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