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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 01 May, Bob Edwards (USA - Zone 6b climate)
What suggestions do you have for attempting to grown Taro in NJ zone 6b! Our outside planting range is from May 5 - October 9. Would it help to plant the Taro in containers like cold box or an equal? Is it possible to raise Taro under lights inside?
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It has no recommended planting times in the planting calendar. So you probably have no or very limited chance of growing it in your climate zone. It needs 6.5mths to grow, warm/hot humid weather and plenty of rain/water.
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) 30 Apr, harry shapiro (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I would like to pant Coriander , mustard and origanum seedlings in my garden which has very little sun . When is the best time to plant?
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Most plants need a fair bit of sunlight. Check the planting guide at the top of the page for each of these.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 30 Apr, Robyn ballantine (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
When we have a big supply, how do you cure? And keep them. ? I have found they just rot when we dig them up
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Don't water them for the last 2 weeks or so before digging them up - toughen them up a bit.. Put them out in the sun or shaded area for a week or two to get a tough skin. Then in a cool dry place. They should keep for few months.
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Tomato 29 Apr, (USA - Zone 10b climate)
Any tips for growing tomatoes during the summer in zone 10b USA?
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Tomato 29 Jan, Janine (USA - Zone 10b climate)
Move them indoors under a grow light (or in a sunny window) from July through September so they won't burn. Some cultivars are more heat resistant and will survive the zone 10 summer outdoors.
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Tomato 09 May, LouElla Chevalier (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Use shade covers. I set 4x4's . 8' high. 40% white shade cloth. Prune bottom leaves to insure plenty of air flow. You can get a higher shade cloth, for your zone, I would get a 50% white shade cloth. I only use mine for late May, June, July and August. I take them down when I see the temps go below 95 deg. I also mulch to retain water. I do not water the leaves, only at soild level and in early mornings. During the hottest months, I water daily.
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Asparagus 29 Apr, james gray (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted green and purple asparagus about 2 years ago in a raised bed, 2 hours south of Perth in Lowden.. All the plants fronds are massive now, maybe 500mm high, falling over and hanging out of the bed itself, still very green and very healthy. I am wondering when do I trim the fronds off back to ground level and then fertilise with chook manure, etc, and mulch again?
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 29 Apr, Lynn Laurent (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Since moving to Tauranga I have found it better to plant broadbeans mid winter …. June as any earlier the flowers are not pollenated. Wait until mid winter so the bees will be active when the plants begin to flower. That way you don’t lose the first line of beans. Uncle in Hastings always did the same. Then they crop November into December.
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 28 Apr, (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Some maps say im zone 6a others say I'm in 6b so I'm not sure my exact zone but it's definitely 6. I bought this variety to plant as a cover crop with plans to leave it to grow until winter kills it. When is the best time for me to plant it? I would prefer it to get super big before bolting for all the reasons they are used as a cover crop. My absolute preference would be it grew huge and long then freeze without many bolting.
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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Look in the monthly calendar guide at the top of the page. Give it plenty of fert especially Nitrogen.
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Pumpkin 28 Apr, Anne Elizabeth Mence (New Zealand - temperate climate)
when is the right time to plant pumpkin and cucumber seedlings. Not long had my vege garden and keen to get started.
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Pumpkin 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go to the top of the page and it will tell you when you can plant for your climate zone.
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Potato 27 Apr, Lynne Mortensen (Australia - temperate climate)
I have had some sprouting potatoes given to me. Can I plant them now? If not, will they keep to August?
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Potato 02 May, (Australia - temperate climate)
Yes plant them now.
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Watermelon 26 Apr, Noelle (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Spacing for vertical watermelon growing? I have a 2x4 bed and planted watermelon on opposite ends on one side (Sugar Baby variety) and one on the center on the opposite side (Crimson) with the goal of having them grow vertically. I only expected three plants total but planted more seeds since these were older seeds. I now have eight watermelon plants that are growing beautifully. I don't want to thin, but I'm sure it's necessary. Any advice on spacing for vertical growth? I've read all sorts of different suggestions online.
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Watermelon 28 Mar, Martin (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Hey how did those watermelons turn out. I'm thinking about growing rhem vertically
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Ginger 26 Apr, Maseipati Kolobe (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I'm interested in planting ginger So i would like for advice and guidance
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Ginger 02 May, Anonymous (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I assume you are semi arid, so go to the ginger page and read all the notes there.
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 26 Apr, Patsy (Australia - temperate climate)
Can you grow yams in WA I'm 2hrs south of Perth and if so where can I get them please thanks
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - tropical climate)
Plant in Oct Nov and try some internet seed selling companies - diggers eden seeds etc.
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Garlic 25 Apr, Penny (USA - Zone 5b climate)
How do I grow California softneck garlic in zone 5B, to be PLANTED in the spring?
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Garlic 09 Oct, (USA - Zone 6b climate)
we put ours in mid october and get good sized heads by mid july to end of july
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Garlic 26 Apr, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
The guide says Sept - Oct planting - if that isn't your Spring then it won't grow.
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Potato 25 Apr, Tania Santamaria (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, can you advise on a first early potato to plant. I can only seem to find mid or late varieties when I goggle. Thanks. I am moving to NSW Bega valley area in June.
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Potato 26 Apr, Anonymous (Australia - temperate climate)
Your planting guide is Aug to Oct so I don't really see the point in an early variety. Planting is about soil temperature and after the likelyhood of frosts.
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged bean) 25 Apr, Susan Peterson (USA - Zone 5b climate)
Your site, and Geri Harrington's book, describe Asparagus pea/winged bean as low growing. But the catalogs and seed packages I have seen speak of it as growing up poles or a trellis. Also Geri Harrington's book ( Grow your own Chinese Vegetables) says it is not so tender as other beans and can be planted somewhat early, before last frost, whereas other sources say to wait until after last frost. I have seed packets for several kinds, red flowered and blue/purple flowered. Can you resolve these issues for me?
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged bean) 26 Apr, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
You could experiment with a few of the seeds of each variety and note which are successful.
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