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Strawberry Plants 14 May, Beverley Nelson (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Do strawberries grown in strawberry planters really work, or is ground growing the best method? Do the 2 methods need different treatment? TIA
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Garlic 13 May, CJ (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate): HELLO THERE PLEASE HELP I WANT TO PLANT TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, LETTUCE, HOT PEPPERS , BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC & ONIONS. I LIVE IN OSHAWA NORTH ONTARIO IN A CONDO SO CAN ONLY PLANT IN CONTAINERS. I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HELP - THANK YOU
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Potato 13 May, Kathy Blackburn (USA - Zone 7b climate): What sweet potato is good for zone 7b Long Island NY
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Potato 18 May, anonymous (USA - Zone 7b climate): Probably any.
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Garlic 13 May, Janice (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Good day I started planting garlic in April 2022,when do I harvesf
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Garlic 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): You can start checking your garlic crop now. Look at the leaves and if you can count 5 to 6 leaves browining from the bottom up then it's time to harvest.
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Garlic 18 May, anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): About 5-6 months time
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Asparagus 13 May, WayneReal (Australia - tropical climate): When are Fat Bastard Asparagus crowns available? What size and price please Postage to 4703 Thanks Wayne
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Amaranth (also Love-lies-bleeding) 11 May, Diane (USA - Zone 6b climate): Is Amaranth perennial in Cleveland, Ohio/
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 10 May, Glynnis (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I've grown Roselle successfully in Grabouw, W.Cape, SA. Love everything about it!
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 09 May, (Australia - temperate climate): What fertilizer is good for daikon Kohlrabi That are growing in greensmart self watering pots
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 10 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Just a general fertiliser not too high in Nitrogen. High N will produce a lot of leaf. A fert will plenty of P.
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Carrot 08 May, Pete (Australia - temperate climate): My carrots are at about the half way mark. The colour of the carrots is light orange, What can I do to give them a deeper redish colour, or will it come naturally? Cheers Pete
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Carrot 09 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Q. What causes my carrots to be pale yellow instead of the typical orange color? A. Although there are varietal differences in root color, this problem could be caused by environmental conditions. Carrots maturing under warm temperatures or high moisture conditions lack good root color. These carrots also have poor flavor and texture. Plant carrots so they mature under relatively cool temperatures that average less than 80 degrees F. Avoid excessive soil moisture. From https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/vegetables/carrot.html - 6th question down.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 07 May, Mary (Australia - temperate climate): First time I’ve planted Egg Plant. (Wicking bed) Enjoying the few fruits now. Do I pull the plant up or is it perennial? I’m guessing the cold winter will knock it. I would like to use the spot for winter veg unless it will grow through till next season.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 09 May, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): It will produce again next year - maybe not so good as this year. Or plant some new ones next spring and put in some veggies for winter.
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Rhubarb 05 May, Amathonn (USA - Zone 9a climate): My Month by Month Florida Gardening book says you can grow rhubarb year-round in north Florida and August to October in central and south Florida. I’m guessing shade cloth would be in order for the latter two the rest of the year. I never cared much for it growing up in Iowa but I think I’ll give it a try at my little hobby farm near Arcadia, Fl just for the challenge of it.
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Rhubarb 06 Jun, Mindi (USA - Zone 8a climate): If you can plant them either in big pots or in dappled sun/part shade it may be helpful but I don't think shade cloth would help as much as drip irrigation may. Best of luck!
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Rhubarb 06 May, Anonymous (Australia - tropical climate): The plants probably need more regular watering than shade cloth. Heavy shade cloth will reduce the available sunlight. By this guide not a lot of opportunity to grow it in zones 6a or 6b. I have absolutely no idea what your weather is like - I live in Australia.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 05 May, Mati (Australia - temperate climate): Hello. I need a few information regarding something I have no knowledge. I've been asked to write a report on Cape Gooseberries (golden berries) and regular Gooseberry plant, how they differ from each other, and whether or not they're compatible with each other; as in if these two plants can be grown side by side. Now as I have zero idea on gardening, I'm having to fully rely on the internet. I've found most of what I need to know. Except for if these two plants can be grown in close proximity in a garden. Can someone kindly provide me with a detailed answer to this?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 06 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Both gooseberries and ground cherries are very unique and distinctive fruits. Due to their different needs, they usually won’t be found together on the same plantation or state.(I don't know what the differences are but could be climate, temperatures etc). Taken from - https://foodiosity.com/gooseberries-vs-ground-cherries/
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Brussels sprouts 03 May, kathy (USA - Zone 9a climate): I planted my brussel sprouts in the fall and they haven't produced any brussel sprouts, only stalk and leaves. They are still in the ground. I used 8-8-8 fertilizer. Do I need to use a different fertilizer?
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Brussels sprouts 05 May, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9a climate): Gardenate advises plant in SEPT. They need cool or cold weather for best results.
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Kale (also Borecole) 02 May, HappyEgg (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate): My tatsoi, cabbage and lollo rosso seeds have all failed to germinate. Planted in trays in a cloche inside a polytunnel. What am I doing wrong? Help please!
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Kale (also Borecole) 15 Nov, Anonymous (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate): Hope you planted them the right time of the year, suitable to your climate zone. Raise them in seed raising mixture, keep damp but not soaking wet.
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Parsnip 02 May, Glenn T Terrebonne (USA - Zone 9b climate): We can grow parsnips thru the hot summer if we plant now in may
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 02 May, June (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Hi,where do I buy Yacon? I live Toronto,Canada. Thanks
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Pumpkin 02 May, David James (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have had several pumpkin plants pop up from seeds. I don’t know where the seeds came from as I’ve never grown pumpkins in the past. Never the less the plants grew vigorously with lots of leaves and flowers. I noticed plenty of bees around so assumed pollination would occur, however no pumpkins ever appear. I guess an experienced gardener would know what’s happening. I’m a beginner so I would welcome some information. Thanks.
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Pumpkin 08 May, Pete (Australia - temperate climate): If your vine is not producing pumpkins there may be a problem with pollination. Go to You Tube and search "how to hand pollinate pumpkins". They will give you a better description of the process than I can. Apparently its pretty easy. Cheers Pete
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Pumpkin 06 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You would have had to noticed if the bees went onto the pumpkin flowers or not. I recently had bees working on some flowers and not the zucchinis 2m away.
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