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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 20 Apr, Tira Avery (Australia - temperate climate): Victoria, Australia. We started to grow choko this year as we just learnt that chokos can be a perennial (dying back in winter) here in Victoria. Thai people eat both its young tips and leaves as well as its fruit.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 09 Apr, Nadege (Australia - arid climate): Hi there It's always a tough decision to take down a beautiful, healthy plant. If you have something else lined up for the spot then take it down with gratitude and put it in the compost where the nutrients can be recycled. I find that always helps me to do it with this knowledge in mind. Otherwise, if you like it and have nothing else for that spot, keep it and see how it turns out.
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 08 Apr, Anonymous (Australia - temperate climate): You are temperate NZ and by the guide here it won't grow in your area. It needs warmer weather.
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Sunflower 05 Apr, Stella Vance (USA - Zone 7a climate): When is the best time to plant sunflowers or any flowers from seed?
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Sunflower 10 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate): Most seeds have what is know as a "germination" temperature -- this ensures that seeds do not germinate in the middle of winter. Here are some basic germination temperatures in F ==> Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) 70 Wax Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum) 70-75 , Annual Aster (Callistephus chinensis) 70 , Vinca (Cathranthus roseus) 70-75 , Cockscomb (Cleosia spp.) 70-75 , Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus) 65-70 , Cosmos (Cosmos spp.) 70 , Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) 75 , Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) 70 , Sunflower* (Helianthus annuus) 70 , Strawflower (Helichrysum bracteatum) 70-75 . Furthermore the germination temperature needs to be sustained -- so for example if the temperature hit 70f for a couple of hours in the middle of the day and the reset of the time the temperature is 40f ==> germination will probably not occur. Sustained temperatures is how the seed KNOWS it is spring/summer -- when you start your seeds indoors, you are tricking the plant into thinking it is spring and the temps are good and it is a good time to germinate (the seedling will not freeze to death). The average flower temps are around 70f for germination. Herbs tend to require much higher germination temps and that is why many people have difficulty growing them from seed -- Rosemary being one of the worst: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) 80-90 °F (27-32 °C). If you plant your seeds before OPTIMAL germination temperatures are present, you do risk rotting the seed if the ground is very wet... but for the most part, the seed will just lay dormant until all of its germination conditions are met- then it will germinate.
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Tomato 05 Apr, chris (USA - Zone 8b climate): I am in Zone 8b and was expecting seedlings from a relative so i didn't start any myself. Now, that plan fell through. It's April 5 and I am buying seeds today. Should I start indoors or directly in the soil today? I would just buy new seedlings but I am going all organic again and organic seedlings are too expensive! thanks
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Tomato 10 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate): You can look up the germination (seed hatching) temperature for various vegetables online. Compare this temperature to your soil temperature (even your air temperature to get an idea) -- the germination temperature needs to be met and sustained for the seeds to germinate (in addition to water, soil and presence of light for some shallow planted seeds). Most likely you will still benefit from starting indoors -- it all depends on temperatures AND which veggies you are planting - some veggies seeds have fairly low germination temps - beans, chard, mustard etc. Other veggies have very high germination temps: tomatoes, peppers etc. Remember that the germination temp needs to not only be met, it needs to be sustained. Since you can control your inside temperature - I would start my seeds indoors -- and potentially add a heating pad under the seedling tray. If you plant outdoors you can use a tarp to help warm the soil; I prefer clear elevated about 6" above the ground (like a green house) to help warm the soil when the sun hits it Reply

Tomato 08 Apr, Anonymous (USA - Zone 4a climate)

Check the planting guide here for the zone you live in

Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 05 Apr, (Australia - temperate climate)

i was looking for websites to help with my school project and this helped so much. thanks alot.

Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 04 Apr, T.Tau (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

When do i cut all my leaves back, or do i leave some leave on??

Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 08 Apr, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Maybe just cut the dead ones off.

Garlic 04 Apr, Bob (Australia - temperate climate)

For a number of years now in Melbourne, we have been planting Garlic near the shortest day and harvesting near to the longest day of the year. So far all OK.

Ginger 02 Apr, Litlhare Sarki (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Where can I buy ginger seedlings to plant 100 ha in South Africa

Ginger 08 Apr, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Check with a government agricultural dept.

Ginger 23 Apr, Clyde (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

How to grow inBUFFALO CITY EASTERN CAPE ZA

Eggplant (also Aubergine) 02 Apr, marco (Australia - tropical climate)

hi i am from the gold coast queensland . i have my seedlings in the ground 3 inch tall now all grown from seed .i have a older plant that has taken off it has flowers and eggplants are growing so it might be a good time to grow if u live in this area ....

Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 02 Apr, Peter (Australia - temperate climate)

You need some warmth greenhouse effect, try plant seeding in some moonlight or artificial light small amounts of spagnum moss on bottom Ive used not too damp as mold can effect seedling you may not see it good luck.with planting..

Ginger 02 Apr, marco (Australia - tropical climate)

i live on the gold coast .my ginger is starting to flower . i have harvest some and all i do is clean slice thin .then freeze in bag.

Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 01 Apr, Jurgen (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Also koanga gardens sells luffa seeds

Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 31 Mar, Vicki (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

In the above chart for rockmelon, am I correct in assuming that the blank months (F.M.A.M.J.J,) after planting is the growing season.

Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) 01 Apr, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

The blank months are when you don't plant seeds or transplant seedlings. The S is for planting seeds early - like indoors (warmer atmosphere inside than outside if planting say spring summer crop). P is normal outdoor planting times and T is plant out your seedlings. These times are a little late. Commercial growers have there seedlings planted by end Sept here sub tropical. Your question is right and wrong to some degree. If all months are blank then nothing grows. Forget about the blank months, the guide is about PLANTING TIMES.

Ginger 30 Mar, SHERLYN RICHARDSON (USA - Zone 8b climate)

Hi can i grow ginger in zone 8b (Gardenate: Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 8b regions)

Ginger 30 Mar, Alseny Dabo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

I am looking for the planting ginger

Potato 30 Mar, Lee Patterson (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I live in Taree, Mid North Coast, NSW. I have Potato Bags ready for planting and would like to know when is the right time for me to plant. Also, when do potato seedlings go on sale. Thank you.

Potato 31 Mar, Gary Hall (Australia - arid climate)

Hi Lee I'm from Wauchope and the Potato season is August, September and october you can get seed potato from Bunnings in the Gardening section in Taree if not try one of the rural centre's in Taree hope this helps.

Potato 01 Apr, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

sub tropical Bundy they grow an Autumn crop and plant late April May.

Potato 31 Mar, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Ring your local produce agency and ask if they have seed potatoes. Or buy seed potatoes on line. Plant from mid April onwards.

Eggplant (also Aubergine) 28 Mar, Peter Ramgolam (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)

Much needed ideas thank you

Horseradish 27 Mar, Gerhard Venter (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Where can I buy horseradish to plant ? I stay in Knysna.

Horseradish 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

I have scoured the internet! You can only import them at this stage.

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