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Shallots (also Eschalots) 11 Feb, Elaine (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Just wondering where I can get grey shallots in NZ South Island? I've read they are the best.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 26 Feb, Kevin (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Sometimes called French shallots try Trademe sometimes www.palmers.co.nz
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 13 Feb, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Best to find someone who grows them which could be very difficult. I have researched about shallots so much 60-80 hrs. I have grown them for 40+years. I have the ones that are purple skin when harvested and then have a brown outer skin after maturing. I planted 50 three weeks ago and 100+ this morning. Asian ladies buy them to use in sauces. I keep bulbs from one year for the next year planting. I'm in Qld Australia. Try looking on the internet for seed selling sites.
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Shallots (also Eschalots) 02 Jan, ET (New Zealand - temperate climate)
What's better to keep for planting the next season? I have had a great harvest this year from 10 bulbs planted in July. The harvested bulbs are varied in sizes. I want to save some for planting but I'm not sure to save the big or small bulbs due planting. I would appreciate advise. THANKYOU
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 10 Feb, Noelene Mayfield and Gordon Mayfield (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What would be eating my rosella bushes also ants on the trees. Should i fertilizer with what Thanks Noelene
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 13 Feb, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Summer brings rain - rain brings insects and grubs. Look on the leaves at night time and pinch off. Use some chemical sprays or organic mix. Any general fertiliser.
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Garlic 10 Feb, Jorel Neville (USA - Zone 7b climate)
Which is best, hard neck or soft neck in zone 7b? Charlotte area
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Celery 09 Feb, Mick (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Celery is a good companion with cauliflower if planted together in February they are both heavy feeders
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Celery 13 Feb, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Maybe leave until March to plant out in the garden. 34 degreees here today and the last 2 days. Heavy rain can be a problem this time of year. Had 3.5
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Cucumber 09 Feb, Wayne (Australia - temperate climate)
Cucamelons in Adelaide: I’m having varied success with growing Cucamelons in Wicking Beds. The major issue is that the leaves turn yellow and then die. Samples taken to local nurseries have failed to identify the issue, with insect, disease or virus. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Cucumber 13 Feb, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Was applying some trace elements this morning and it said lack of T E can cause yellowing of leaves. Also may be lack of N.
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Cucumber 25 Aug, Gary (Australia - temperate climate)
Wayne I use NatraMin and have been for years with reasonable results. Get on you tube and have a look at Amazing Garden about Cucumbers and Tomatoes this young fella knows all about what they need. I picked over 30 cucumbers last year. This year I'm making over 5 Barrell's of compost for all my Tubs. Also learning how to make leaf mold. Gary.
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Cabbage 08 Feb, Ian (Australia - temperate climate)
Cabbage and Colliflower can they be grown on tubs in hot house
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 08 Feb, (Australia - temperate climate)
In Cornish pasties or boiled with potatoes and mashed together with garlic butter Salt and lots of pepper. Great with corned beef and cabbage.
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Carrot 08 Feb, (Australia - temperate climate)
I've grown carrots and parsnips next to each other for years, and have never had any real issues. [Temperate - Geelong, Victoria.]
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Broccoli 08 Feb, marco (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
my broccoli did seed and they grew wild in the garden .Today replant in a new area .so we see how they go ....just thought i reply to my post to let u know what can happen ..i live on the gold coast queensland .
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Pumpkin 07 Feb, Lynette Baldwin (Australia - tropical climate)
Came home from holidays in January and there is a pumpkin growing in my garden it’s getting big will it grow in these months or not . I think my grandson planted it he’s only seven .
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Pumpkin 13 Feb, (Australia - tropical climate)
Let it grow and see what happens - keep it well watered in the hot weather.
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Endive 04 Feb, Garry (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Really nice in boil ups like puha
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Cucumber 04 Feb, dopey duck (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Tomatoes and cucumbers can be grown together successfully, and there are actually some benefits to planting them together. Both plants have similar growing needs when it comes to sunlight, soil conditions, and watering. And if space is at a premium, interplanting the two will allow you to get more out of your garden.19/07/2022. Always confused by planting guides comments would be interesting.I grow toms in a greenhouse start them feb march so they are up and flowering before the dead of winter and grow cucumbers also but as far away as possible it's 2.5 by 4 meters so it's not very far.S I asked mr google the question here is what he gave me. https://www.allaboutgardening.com/tomatoes-and-cucumbers/ P.S.any tips on soil sterilisation of greenhouse soil My father used to dig out the entire contents every year to replant but that was a bit extreme I have used boiling water, peroxide with some success any other tips (you can't buy basamid anymore)
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 04 Feb, Andrew (Steve) Warner (Australia - temperate climate)
My Sunroot has been growing for about 5 months and is now 2 metres in height and flowering boldly. Do I wait.for the flowers to die off before I dig up the roots? They are extremely healthy. Steve
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 12 May, Edel Heyer (Australia - temperate climate)
Wait for the flowers and the leaves to wilt and die off. Once they're all going brown, cut back and dig up the roots.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 06 Feb, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It says 25 weeks - maybe wait till flowers die off.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 03 Feb, Helen (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I've read that beetroot likes boron and this should be added to them at some stage. How much is required, what ratio to water ( 1 teaspoon to 9 litres????) At what stage ( seeds, growing seedlings, or plants with bulbs forming and how often. Also can I grow outside of my greenhouse over the colder months of winter or make sure harvested before frosts??
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Beetroot (also Beets) 06 Feb, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I wouldn't get too tied up on the boron. If you buy some read the directions or read before you buy. You would only need to apply once as it is a minor element. Plants would not need much boron so don't go overboard with it. Some fertilisers have it in it.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 01 Feb, Louise (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate)
Could you tell me if you think it’s too early to plant mange tout seeds in a raised bed now early Feb - I am in the north west of England - will frost wipe the seedlings out? Or does it give me a few months head start ? In hope Cheers Louise
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 30 Jan, Sharon (USA - Zone 10b climate)
Can i grow okra year around? What variety to plant?
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 01 Feb, Anonymous (USA - Zone 10b climate)
Not advised. Choose any variety.
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Rhubarb 30 Jan, phil coppola (USA - Zone 7b climate)
What variety of rhubarb is best to grow as a perennial in zone 7. I tried rhubarb about 45 years ago and was unsuccessful. Reason being that the temperature in the winter wasn't cold enough in the winter and if you were to try to grow it you were required to expose the bulb (?roots) to a freeze. Are there new varieties that don't require that. Please advise.
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Onion 29 Jan, Gladis (USA - Zone 10a climate)
What variety grows best in zone 10a (Southern California)?
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