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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 28 Feb, Hannie Jackson (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Morning, where can I get some lufa seeds, ? I hope you can assist me. Thanks.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 01 Aug, Mia van Biljon (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I buy mine on Seeds for Africa (online shop). They are currently out of stock but will come back in stock late September or early October, just in time to sow them (I asked the staff, as I'm looking to buy some too). Just be careful to not sow them too late (buy as soon as they come in stock). To avoid delivery fee, you can collect the seeds at their shop. The seeds are also available on Seeds and Plants South Africa (online shop), but the delivery fee is quite high on that website. Hope this helps.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 06 Sep, Paul (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I have a box of loofah seeds. I'm happy to swap some seeds. Or happy to give some. 0823419744
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 28 Feb, James (USA - Zone 7a climate): Where to buy tuber/roots to plant??? Yacon plants.
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Dill 26 Feb, Michael (USA - Zone 7b climate): which side sun Direction for mammoth dill plant in elevated raised bed garden zone 7b Texas?
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Asparagus 25 Feb, Sherry L (USA - Zone 8b climate): Zone 8b, Central Georgia. Since we have pretty hot, scorching summers, would it be better to plant asparagus where it doesn't get full afternoon sun? Just afraid it couldn't take the heat.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 24 Feb, Gerry (New Zealand - temperate climate): Hello can I grow sweet potatoes in Clyde Central Otago?
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 18 Mar, Lex (New Zealand - temperate climate): We have grown them successfully in Balclutha 2021/22 2022/23. This years crop 2023/24 Was slow getting going but perked up in December. The tops havn't grown as much as the previous 2 years but we are hopeful of getting a worth while crop when we dig them up. I would say just have a go. Because we have a shorter season it is tempting to put them in early like 1/11 but we think it is better to wait until the ground has warmed up. cheers Lex
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Potato 24 Feb, Calfred Andawe (Australia - tropical climate): I Need your assistance on how to plant Potatoes in Large scale in dry and Humid climate, full procedures on planting and harvesting
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Potato 19 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): 30-40mm apart and rows 60mm apart.
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Potato 01 Mar, Faith Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate): Also -- please provide information about how large - LARGE SCALE is. That is: is this a 10m x 10m --- or a 30m x 30m -- or 100m x 100m -- if your up to tractor size... then you best bet is to talk to whomever is providing the seed potato in your area. They would best know what to broadcast and how to plant.
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Potato 29 Feb, Faith Celeste Archer (Australia - temperate climate): Are you looking for SWEET potatoes or regular potatoes ..... I think your climate is better suited for Sweet potatoes -- they are different (different families) and therefore have different instructions: The ideal soil temperature range for planting potatoes is 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 10 degrees Celsius). After planting, the ideal temperature for growing potatoes is 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 21 degrees Celsius). Potatoes do best in fertile, well-drained soils. However, potatoes will grow in many types of soils. Soils that are poorly drained tend to produce poorly shaped potatoes and tuber rot. Potatoes do well across a wide range of pH, but prefer slightly acidic soils; a soil pH of 5.3 to 6.0 is typical for potato production. If your soil is more acidic than this, mixing in wood ash will help raise the pH and make your soil more alkaline. Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are close cousins of morning glory and only distantly related to traditional potatoes. They are tender, so must be protected from frost, and like heat, full sun and regular watering. They crop best at temperatures of 21–26°C (70–80°F) PLEASE CLARIFY which type of potato.
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Rhubarb 24 Feb, Helen (Australia - tropical climate): I don't live in Australia anymore. I have retired in Cambodia. Where I live in Siem Reap has a tropical climate How can I grow rhubarb here in Cambodia, please? Kind regards, Helen.
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Tomato 21 Feb, Jenni (USA - Zone 7a climate): I have had AMAZING results with planting tomatoes with Epsom salt in the planting hole, mixed in the soil. Then I use Super Thrive when I water, it's available at Walmart and Amazon. You can use it on any plant,indoors or out. Just try it. You'll love it!. I also feed with a good organic fertilizer. Foxfarm is the best for me, as well as their soils. Can't be beat.
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Chives (also Garden chives) 21 Feb, Jen P (Australia - temperate climate): I’ve been trying to grow chives in potting mix for vegetables since last August. Not one sprout. I’m hoping this round will yield something. I’ve grown them before and they grew like crazy. Using the seeds from what I grew.
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Chives (also Garden chives) 26 Feb, Gary (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I have found commercial potting mixes to be a dicy and unreliable investment. I think that some are contaminated. The more expensive the worse. They seem to cause low growth rate or no growth at all. Also you need to prepare the soil at least Three month ahead.
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Garlic 19 Feb, Bruno K. (USA - Zone 9a climate): First time for me planting Garlic. I planted them last October. My question: Many of the green shoots I had have dried, now in Mid Feb. i noticed that new green shoot are coming up is this normal for garlic or did I do something wrong? my next question: I planted Tomato seeds on Feb. 1, 2024 Tycoons, Dixie Red, Celebrity and Juliets, they have 2 sets of true leafs and are about 4" tall, with temp. outside in the low 50's and daytime temp. Mid 60's is that a good time to harden them off? they are only 3 weeks old. Any Advise will help.
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Carrot 18 Feb, Pat (USA - Zone 8a climate): Cover with a board means: place a board on the ground flat over the seeds. Carrot seeds do not need light to germinate. Look under board a couple times a day if possible, until you see first leaves of carrots. When more than 10 % or so appear, remove the board so they can grow normally. PS it works well to plant not a single ROW of carrots, but a band of carrots, maybe 6 to 10 inches wide. Whatever width you can manage to work. To thin. If sown thicket enough, you can pull the little babies to thin and use them in salads.when you have carrots left about 2” apart, leave them to grow to size. As you need carrots, thin further. By the time they mature you should have enough room for them to grow full since. You might leave 2 or 3 in a back corner to continue on to next year, when they should eventually go to seed for you. To save seed, allow them to die and brown, save the tops and further dry seed indoors on an herb rack of mesh that should prevent seeds from coming through. When dry, collect on a piece of paper and allow to dry further. When dry, store in a paper envelope or seed pack.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 16 Feb, Jimmy (USA - Zone 6a climate): The guide says for my zone, 6A to start eggplant in Feb and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Absolutely a error here. Right now we are 12 weeks out from our last frost date, May 9th. Unless you have a hot house or hoop house, do not Start seeds yet.
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Asparagus 15 Feb, John spence (USA - Zone 7a climate): When and how is the best time to plant asparagus seed in zone 7a
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Asparagus 19 Feb, (USA - Zone 9a climate): Best time to plant crowns is February and March or November and December
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Peas 15 Feb, william (USA - Zone 7a climate): how to grow pigeon peas in zone 7a
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 14 Feb, gugu dlamini (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): CORN701 does not grow in the ground I tried several times, it grew once after that it doesn't. Second time seeds became big and never progressed in the ground.
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Cardoon 13 Feb, Lyn barnard (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Where can i obtain cardoon plants or seed on south africa
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 12 Feb, Chris (USA - Zone 6a climate): What is the Ideal sweet corn variety for growing in zone 6a?
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 10 Feb, paul swan (New Zealand - temperate climate): why does the young growing marrow/zucchini go brown or rot on the flower end of the vegetable before maturity.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 14 Mar, Harry (New Zealand - temperate climate): Hi Paul, blossom end rot can also be associated with water issues and/or calcium issues. Sometimes the plant suffers because water is too unreliably available, i.e. it dries out between adequate waterings. The growing zucchini will be
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 15 Feb, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Rot in young flowers usually means that they have not been pollinated. You might have to try hand pollination
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Cabbage 10 Feb, ER (USA - Zone 7b climate): What does plant seeds "undercover" mean?
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Cabbage 15 Feb, Liz (Gardenate) (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Young seedlings can be affected by sudden changes of temperature. To prevent this seedtrays are usually kept under cover for a few weeks. Any area which mantains even, frost-free, temperatures 24 hours will do. e.g. Unheated greenhouses, a covered area close to the house, or small frames covered with frostcloth or with a piece of fabric like old bed sheets. If possible put the trays above ground level. Too much strong sunlight can do as much damage as cold nights to seedlings.
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