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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 02 Feb, Vic (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hi. is there anyone here who can spare a small piece of Jerusalem Artichokes this time of the year. i only need a small portion to plant.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 11 Apr, Helen Peipi (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Yes I have plenty, can you e-mail your address, I'll send them to you by mail.
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 04 May, Gill Rodley (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I'd also be keen to have some tubers for growing if you still have some available (have fond memories of eating them as a kid from my fathers large garden). Happy to pay postage. Thanks
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 06 Feb, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Ask around nurseries or go on the internet and try and find garden clubs in NZ.
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Carrot 02 Feb, Anne (New Zealand - temperate climate)
can i still grow carrot seeds now early February thanks
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Pumpkin 22 Jan, Sal (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I have 3 healthy pumpkins growing on the vine but the new baby ones are going yellow and dying. What causes this?
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Pumpkin 22 Jan, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
They are going yellow and dying because they have not been pollinated. Try using a soft small paint brush, or something similar, to transfer some pollen from a 'male' flower (one without a tiny pumpkin behind it) to a 'female' flower - one with a tiny pumkin behind it.
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Pumpkin 23 Jan, Sal (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Thanks for that, I assumed that if a pumpkin formed it must have been pollinated.
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Pumpkin 28 Feb, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
The female flowers are only open for 1 day and usually closed by lunch. Have to be on the ball to pollinate them.
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Pumpkin 22 Jan, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Or break off a male flower and peel back the flower part, then rub the female flower with the male part. Make sure the male has pollen on it by testing with your finger. Even do this with 2-3 male flowers.
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Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 18 Jan, Alison (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I have grown mangere pole beans regularly for the past few years but this year's don't taste nice at all - a very strong soapy flavour. I haven't tried cooking any yet - we've just tried them raw. Has anyone had a similar experience? Thank you.
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Celery 16 Jan, Tonimarie Heron (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi. I would be really grateful if yo had any advice on to grow celery all year round. It sells all year in the super market, so I'm assuming it is possible? Many thanks, Toni.
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Celery 18 Mar, perry (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I have had success growing celery in the shade this summer north of Auckland. I think I planted in November where the plants needed to grow tall to reach the light.
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Celery 22 Jan, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Supermarkets buy from different climates etc.
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Celery 21 Jan, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
No you can't.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 16 Jan, Shirley (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I have two very healthy looking plants but they only have one large capsicum on each plant even though there were more flowers...should I have picked the fruit when small to encourage more to grow? They were planted in fresh tub mix.
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 17 Jan, Mike Logan (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Look up website biobees about pollination of capsicums. No don't pick fruit off.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 15 Jan, Julie Sutherland (New Zealand - temperate climate)
We planted a yellow courgette and it is producing courgettes however they are white and not yellow - every other year we have had no problems....why might this be happening?
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 18 Jan, Julie Sutherland (New Zealand - temperate climate)
We planted an actual plant from the nursery... never ever had an issue before nd the people at the nursery assured me they do not have white courgettes....we were wondering if it was a climate thing or maybe a soil issue of deficiency...
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 25 Jan, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
If it is a hybrid it might be a throw back to a parent.
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 16 Jan, Mike Logan (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Are they from the same packet as last year? Could be a mix up of seeds in the packet. I ordered boy choy last year and received Chinese cabbage.
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Leeks 08 Jan, michelle (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi have just dug up leeks as they seemed to go woody and flower so quick this year. I found lots of bulbs underground are just like elephant garlic, some with babies. Do they behave like garlic? or am I just finding previous elephant garlic bulbs left behind that have sprouted or maybe none of them were the leek plants at all that I purchased ? confused Michelle
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Leeks 10 Jan, Mike (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Sounds like you planted them late in the season. Look at the guide here - maybe plant seed March and transplant 4-6 weeks later. Then harvest 11-13 weeks later. They should look like a leek not garlic. Do some research on the internet - how to grow leeks.
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Ginger 04 Jan, Jyotika (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
What month is best to plant ginger in new Zealand
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Ginger 09 Jan, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Set your climate zone - pick the vegetable you want to know some information about and then read all the information here about it. Most of the information you need is here - when to plant, how long to grow it, when to harvest. Read it and read it again and again until you understand it. Then read the last 20-30 comments here about that vegetable. It's pretty simple stuff and remember it is only a guide. Like they recommend planting a lot of vegetables now in January - I don't plant anything in Jan - Feb (in sub-tropical Aus) because it is too hot, windy and the chance of huge amounts of rain. Better to leave it until March/April. If you need more info GOOGLE IT.
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Ginger 06 Jan, Mike Logan (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Did you read this at the top of the page. Under ( ? )
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 02 Jan, Steve (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Where can I buy luffa seed in New Zealand. Cheers Steve
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 06 Jan, Marilyn (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Kings seeds
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 02 Jan, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Try a search for "luffa seeds NZ"
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 23 Dec, (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Do you need to take off laterals? Or just let them grow up as they wish??
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