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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 17 Sep, Terri (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Loofa need a long time to mature. 5 months or more. I planted mine late this year. Late May. They were full vines without flowers until late July. Now they are full of flowers and loofa. I am not sure how late you planted them but they may just not be mature. Another thing may be too much nitrogen in the soil.switch to phosphorus based to get the plants focused on flowering.
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Cabbage 29 Aug, Glenn (Australia - temperate climate)
What PH level is best suited for cabbages do they like a bit of wood ash. Thank you.
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Cabbage 30 Aug, anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Google it.
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Cabbage 29 Aug, Stephan (Australia - tropical climate)
I would like to find if there are variety of red/purple cabbage suited for tropical climates. I currently plant green cabbage and they firm nice heads. If there red/purple cabbage suited or can be planted in tropics
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Cabbage 29 Aug, anon (Australia - tropical climate)
Most plants can be sown in the tropics, you just have a narrow time to plant - so the crop grows in the cooler time of the year. Try Boondie Seeds they have some red varieties.
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Garlic 28 Aug, Jules Sturm (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Here's a tip ,to get your garlic sprouting prior to planting ( using cloves) separate the cloves ,place on a plate & put in the fridge ..the temperature drop & darkness shocks them into sprouting ...you will get both root& shoot growth so plant when roots about 5-10mm long ...
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Garlic 29 Aug, anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Also plant around end of June.
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Ginger 28 Aug, Andrew Macdonald (Australia - tropical climate)
I have 2 large 2 metre square sq ginger plants. I want to trim off the dead leaves. can I burn ...set fire to the ginger plant and burn off all dead leaves.
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Horseradish 28 Aug, Kay Walden (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Would really be grateful if someone in Southland has a piece I could strike a plant from please
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Horseradish 19 Oct, Anna Frampton (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I’ve just acquired some in Southland. I’ll grow it up this season and can pass some root on to you in autumn/winter if you’d like? If you send me your email address, I can let you know when I harvest it.
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Horseradish 10 Nov, Kristina (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi Anna, Can I have some of yours later? I live in Northland. My email is [email protected] Thank you.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 28 Aug, Blake Stanvic (Australia - temperate climate)
What colour is my capsicum meant to be, it is pink. I don't know if thats normal.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 29 Aug, DLS (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Hi, what variety is it? Was there a picture on the seed or plant you bought?
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Onion 27 Aug, Jessica (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, can I still plant onion in September in Melbourne? thank you
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Onion 27 Aug, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Check here www.gardenate.com/plant/Onion?zone=2
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 27 Aug, Jodie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What best month plant chilli seeds please
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 27 Aug, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Check here https://www.gardenate.com/plant/Chilli%20peppers?zone=3
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Asparagus 26 Aug, Steve chatha (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I want to buy asparagus dried roots. Im staying in Hermanus-Overbeg capetown
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Cabbage 26 Aug, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Eurobodalla and would like to grow Savoy Cabbage from seed - can I plant now, or is it too late....Mike
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Cabbage 26 Aug, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
It's probably a bit late to start Savoy as it prefers cold weather. Check the info under the cabbage tab /Australia Temperate zone
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) 25 Aug, A. K. (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can I get the winged beans seeds in South Africa?
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) 10 Nov, Astrid (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
If anyone is looking for seeds, I found some online at sandveldorganics.co.za - excellent service, speedy delivery.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 25 Aug, Gordon (Australia - tropical climate)
Can i grow chokos in Cairns in a pot do i need two ive planted them in a pot using potting mix do i have to water them Thank you
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 25 Aug, Maxie (Australia - temperate climate)
I have yams ready and available to grow
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Cabbage 24 Aug, D, Daireaire (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello nice people I am mad about cabbage and would like to grow it all year round. Can you advise me which varieties to grow for each season please? Thankyou
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Cabbage 26 Aug, Anon (Australia - tropical climate)
Generally people who live in different climate zones can not grow most things all year round. Reason most plants need a certain season - temp range - to grow. Things like too hot, or too cold, windy, chance of severe storms etc these all affect the chances of producing a good crop. Things like tomatoes, corn, egg plant caps need warm weather. Cold weather - cabbage broccoli, some lettuce etc.
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Cabbage 20 Jun, Agri (Australia - tropical climate)
Sometimes, you can tweak these constraints and create ur own micro climate. Go for the cabbages.
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Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) 24 Aug, Natalia (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I want to know the fertilizer recommendation(Including major and minor elements) of cowpea in sub-tropical, Australia. I lived in Armidale, NSW and I am going to grow cowpea. If I have a chance, could you please discuss boron and zinc fertilizer application (both basal and foliar fertiliser application)? Regards, Natalia
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Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) 26 Aug, Anon (Australia - tropical climate)
If you were going to grow these on a large commercial scale then you could go into all this stuff you ask. Are you growing it to eat. In some farming it is used as a green manure crop. It puts N back into the soil - also some fibre. A general vegie fert would do. If really into boron and zinc buy some at Bunnings and apply at the rate on the packet.
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 24 Aug, Sandy (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
So, I grew yam successfully, can I keep some and them replant them?
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