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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 05 May, Helen (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi all. I was given a capsicum plant that had one large fruit. It ripened on the vine and was delicious. Now (6/5/16) the is producing more buds and flowers. Do I encourage the plant to produce more fruit or should I remove the bubs? Grateful for any tips. I am in the Hills district of Sydney nsw. Thanks.
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 05 May, De Wet Burger (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I want to start growing red beans ( Adzuki beans ) Do you have any info regarding this?
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Lettuce 05 May, janine (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Establishing a new veggie garden in full sun in frosty rural Northern Tablelands NSW. Thinking a wire fence to keep out rabbits, roos etc. Any suggestions for a deciduous climber to grow on the fence running north-south to protect my veggie garden from the western sun in summer but warm it up in winter. Winter nights can get down to -15°C. Thank you.
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Watermelon 04 May, Susan Zulu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where in Johannesburg can I buy water melon seeds?
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Carrot 03 May, Bruce Rickman (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
We live in PittMeadows British Columbia and we've carrot rust fly that bore into the carrots and spoil them Any body have suggestions to prevent them organically
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Carrot 29 Sep, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
plant carrots with onions. the fly is attracted to the carrot smell and powerful smell of onions confuses them.
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Pumpkin 03 May, Lynne (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, Because pumpkins are harvested around autumn should I dry out and save my seeds until spring for planting?
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 03 May, Janice Allbutt (Australia - temperate climate)
My two early broadbean plants are growing well, look healthy, but the flowers turn black and die, hence no broadbeans to harvest. What could be the problem, please?
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 17 Jun, bianca (Australia - temperate climate)
hi there, did you check leaves for any sign of aphid infestation?
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 03 May, hae kyung (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I live in Perth, I am a Korean and used to eat burdock root but haven't seen in here, Could you please tell me where can i get it in WA? Thanks
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 22 Mar, Victoria Brun (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
ABSeeds.com.au have burdock seeds. Cheers,
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 02 Mar, Desmond Pereira (Australia - temperate climate)
I bought a couple of plants from Bunnings. They're growing really well!
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 23 Jan, Brooke (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Recently I saw some frozen burdock at MCQ at Coventry VIllage shops in Morley, try there!
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 02 May, Phoebe (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I live in adelaide and I am planning to plant corn as part of my school project however I was wondering whether it could be planted in May eventhough its not a best season for it. Will it still germinate and grow?
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Garlic 02 May, itireleng mosekiemang (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
i am actually in Botswana. i am very much interested in farming by growing garlic. i am not sure if it is possible to grow it here. can someone give me ideas.
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Parsnip 02 May, Tony (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Ok I'm going to give parsnips some serious attention this year - I love 'em! I live on sub-tropical North Coast NSW How worried do I have to be about stones/compost twiggy bits etc in my soil? I have dug down 30cm and sieved the soil to 5 mm - but there are still some gritty bits -do i have to go to flyscreen to get rid of the stoney bits? very tedious sieving- I'm thinking of using equal parts soil/compost - both sieved to 5mm. Any responses gratefully received
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Parsnip 24 Sep, Barbara (Australia - temperate climate)
I live below the Range at Toowoomba and see plants I have "killed" in my garden growing out of the gravel in the excavations so I no longer worry about that sort of thing as water and nutrients are the important things. Strong roots will go around or even into gravel etc. I make wicking beds [google or you-tube for info], I put bones, a layer of veggie scraps and finely crushed egg shell after the first layer of soil, by the time roots have got down 25 cm. it is a slow release fertilizer.
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Strawberry Plants 02 May, ELIZABETH (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I HAVE GROWING STRAWBERRIES IN PVC VERTICAL BEDS FOR SOME TIME NOW IN A HOT HOUSE BUT STILL WONDER HOW OFTEN I SHOULD WATER THEM. I HAVE DRIPPERS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE PIPE, IN THE SUMMER THEY AUTOMATICALLY COME ON EVERY HOUR/TWO HOURLY DEPENDING ON WEATHER FOR 1-2 MINUTES. HAVE READ TODAY ONLY TO HAVE THE DRIPPERS SET UP 2 THIRDS DOWN THE PIPE. AND HOW OFTEN DO I WATER NOW HAVING JUST PLANTED NEW PLANTS THROUGHOUT THE HYDROPONIC SYSTEM. THANK YOU.
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Potato 01 May, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Is there anything one can LINE a tyre with so that the metals cannot be leached from them?
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Potato 12 May, janine (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Ive used Tyres and you don't need to line them and we and the potatoes are very safe to eat my grandfather has been using tyres for ever and they don't leach any metals>
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 01 May, Marciano galicia (Australia - temperate climate)
My tip is the seeds of rosella is a good coffee. Very aroma
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Horseradish 01 May, nadia (Australia - arid climate)
In which climate zone is Sydney correct? Thank you.
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Garlic 01 May, Glennis Leary (Australia - tropical climate)
Can I grow garlic in Kununurra WA and what variety ios most suitable. Thanks
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Pak Choy (also Pak choi) 01 May, Minty (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can I buy Chinese vegetable seed in bulk in South Africa
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Pak Choy (also Pak choi) 06 May, Dale (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
www.ballstraathof.co.za has Pak Choi in bulk.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 30 Apr, Jane Jarman (Australia - temperate climate)
The beets are growing very well plenty of healthy leaves but no beets growing. They gave plenty of space between plants , what can I do, I have been feeding with a liquid feed. I live in South australia
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Beetroot (also Beets) 02 Aug, Feras (Australia - temperate climate)
Check out the NPK on the fertiliser, something high in N will produce plenty of green leafy growth but no root/vegetable production. Pick the right fertiliser for the right plant ;)
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Tomato 30 Apr, Lesley (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I am getting oxo heart tomato seeds is it to early to put seeds in and grow them,under a patio I am south of Perth Cheers lesley
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Lettuce 30 Apr, Paul (Australia - arid climate)
If you grow the loose leaf types you will have better success against frost. I have frost proofed my 2 permanent beds of six different lettuce by growing them in wicking beds and aquaponics as the whole bed keeps itself protected by being a thermal mass during the night absorbing heat from direct sun in the day. Otherwise throw some heavy duty clear plastic over them last thing before the sun goes down and keep your mulch nice and thick. That will help maintain a warmer temperature during the night.
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Lettuce 10 May, janine (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Thanks for sharing these great tips for growing lettuce in frosty conditions ~ janine
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