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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 02 Feb, Johan Fullard (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Does chilli plants grow better in Summer or winter and is it ok to plant in both seasons? thanx..
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Kale (also Borecole) 02 Feb, Regina Bosiu (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I have read so much about the goodies of eating kale, I live in Free State Province {Fouriesburg} to be precise, I looked almost in shops like shoprite, spar, and where seeds are sold but I couldnot find the seeds, WHERE can Ifind them?
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Kale (also Borecole) 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
www.livingseeds.com
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Basil 02 Feb, megan (Australia - temperate climate)
A great tip to stop the slugs eating newly planted basil is to cut the bottom off a plastic coke bottle & cover them with it. Not only does it stop everything from eating your plants they grow super fast in there own little green house. Once they are big enough remove the bottles and you are left with a strong hardy plant.
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 01 Feb, greg (Australia - temperate climate)
Are burdock leaves nutritious for humans to eat or juice?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 01 Feb, Albert Johnson (Australia - temperate climate)
Reply to Mick Dodd. I have surplus seedlings of Cape Gooseberry, pick up in Beechboro if you would like some, free.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 28 Feb, Alan Gillanders (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Mick. Do you still have any Cape Gooseberry seedling left?? I live in Mindarie, but don't have a problem travelling to get some plants. Cheers Alan
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 02 Feb, Gordon (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi mate, I've just read your email and was wondering if I could come get some seeds off you ? I'm in DOUBLEVIEW Thanks again
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Asparagus 01 Feb, Betty (Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic climate)
Where can I purchase seeds or crowns for Martha Washington asparagus?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 31 Jan, Robert Cragun (USA - Zone 6a climate)
We live in central utah and have always had trouble getting bell peppers to grow to matuity..what are some good ways to get these finicky guys to mature?
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 07 Jan, Sarah (USA - Zone 8a climate)
I've had better luck growing them against the southern side of the house. That way the heat from the sun is bouncing back off the building onto the plants. You can also make a little wall around them to help heat them.
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Rhubarb 31 Jan, Jan Schulz (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a new rhubarb plant it was planted in October 2015 & it has grown so big, some leaves would be 18 inches across. Do I pick the stalks, they are still green. Everything I have read says don't pick for 12 months. Can anyone please help. A tip for stewing rhubarb if you are watching your weight is to stew it in diet lemonade. I stew all my fruit in diet lemonade.
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Rhubarb 10 Feb, Val Burns (Australia - temperate climate)
if your rhubarb is healthy and there is plenty of it you can harvest when you like. Take care removing the stalks by pulling (not cutting ) them off the base of the plant. leave enough of the rhubarb to sustain the plant for more growth. Rhubarb likes rich soil and a good amount of water, we like it cooked with apple. not all rhubarb is red.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 30 Jan, Hanafi W (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy YAKON in WA, Australia ?
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Pumpkin 30 Jan, Helen (Australia - temperate climate)
My Kent or Jap pumpkin is rampaging thru my garden but hasn't formed any flowers yet can you please tell me when that is likely to happen. Thankyou.ps they were planted early Nov.
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Pumpkin 09 Feb, Justin (Australia - arid climate)
They should be flowering after 4-6 weeks. Generally this is a sign of too much nitrogen and not enough potassium, you will need to mix it into the soil or get a water soluble type to water around the root zone. You can add Sulphate of Potash to increase the potassium which should encourage flowering and fruiting. you could also try calcium (dolomite lime) this will also make your soil more alkaline so would help to do a soil test first. If your soil is a clay type you could use gypsum instead to help break up the soil, it is also high in calcium.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 30 Jan, Lil (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a capsicum plant about 25cm tall with lots of flowers forming. Should I remove some of the flowers so the plant will grow bigger or not??? Thanks ahead for your comments :)
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Pumpkin 30 Jan, Shirlie (Australia - temperate climate)
I Planted my pumpkins on Cup Day, I still have no flowers but lots of vine trail plants. Am I doing anything wrong. 1st time pumpkin planter. Must admit I am over undated with very ripe juicy tomatoes.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 30 Jan, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
How do you know when a rockmellon is ripe.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 01 Feb, John (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
The best indicator in my experience is by smell. Ripe rockmelons have a sweet aromatic aroma up close and almost none if they are still unripe.
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 10 Feb, Willem (Australia - temperate climate)
Apply some pressure on the blossom side. If "soft" , give way a bit, the rockmelon is ripe.
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Tomato 29 Jan, Robyn (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Should I pick the flowers off my tomato plants while the plants are still small?
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Tomato 28 Apr, Tania (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Robyn. Picking off the flowers while the plant is still young gives more energy to the roots and leaves. i always pick off the first two trusses to allow for more branching.
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Potato 28 Jan, Mary (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I am trying to find a white potato to purchase now. Planting season for potatoes is growing short. Do you sell Zone 10a seed potatoes I may purchase now.
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Potato 17 Jul, Linda (USA - Zone 7a climate)
You can just buy organic potatoes at the grocery store. I've done that many times with good results.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 28 Jan, Tienie Muller (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I'm staying Jozini KZN have 3hec wanna start with hot chillies need advice and info any no I can call for that pls
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 28 Jan, Noel Eustace (Australia - temperate climate)
Why does my capsicum fall off when half grown?
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Beetroot (also Beets) 28 Jan, Nathalie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I live in Hervey Bay, I will be growing beetroot for the first time. I have eaten beetroot only out of the tin, but I have been told that they are nice roasted as well, but the store bought ones have not been satisfying, so I would like to grow my own. Could you tell me which verity is the best for pickling and for roasting please.
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Horseradish 27 Jan, Brigitte (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am looking for horseradish root to propagate. one advice on previous comments/queries suggested 'livingseeds' website. The website turns up no results for horseradish. Anyone who has I am willing to purchase. Brigitte
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Rhubarb 26 Jan, Amanda (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
The best way of cooking rhubarb is to string it and then cut it into chunks, place it on a baking tray, sprinkle with sugar and bake bout 20min at 180. Lovely done with ginger as well!
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