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Garlic 07 Jul, Julie Carville (USA - Zone 7a climate)
I bought mild garlic, but it is hot and wasn't supposed to be. Is this because I didn't water it steadily or enough, the soil, or some other reason that non-not garlic is hot (taste wise) when I harvest it.
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged bean) 27 Jun, Ennie McCurdy (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I just got my Wing Beans from Amazon.com that I ordered. I live in Texas and it is almost the end of June here. When can I plant these beans or is it too late to plant them now. Would appreciate your response. Thanks.
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Leeks 12 Jun, (USA - Zone 8a climate)
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO 'BLANCH' THE STEM OR PLANT?
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Leeks 13 Jun, Andrew (Australia - temperate climate)
It means to exclude light from the stem. That is what creates the white, tightly packed section of the leek, which is the bit we like to cook with. There are two main ways to achieve this: 1. As the plant grows, pack soil around the stem; or 2. Plant seeds or seedlings in a trench (about 10cm deep) and as the plant grows fill in the trench. Hope this helps.
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Ginger 28 May, l c durovich (USA - Zone 4a climate)
Can ginger be grown in Vermont?
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Brussels sprouts 15 May, Theresa (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I planted my brussels sprout seeds in October of 2013. Here it is May 2014 and they are still as small as pencil erasers! Will they ever grow here?
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Brussels sprouts 04 Nov, Deborah j Higgins (USA - Zone 9b climate)
did they mature? enough fertilizer and water? no Asian worms depleting the soil?
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Pumpkin 11 May, Danielle (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Which varieties grow a large, round, and deep orange vegetable that can thrive in my area, and what's the best way to plant them?
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 08 May, tien le (USA - Zone 5b climate)
i want buy plant or seed roselle
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Watermelon 18 Apr, (USA - Zone 8b climate)
What kind of watermelon should i plant Ib 8 b
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Strawberries (from seeds) 13 Apr, Ryan Scott (USA - Zone 12a climate)
Hi, I live in Fiji, am about to do some outdoor (full sun area) aquaponics trials with flood and drain tables. Thinking of strawberry instead of tomato etc. which variety of strawberry would suit here? Any tips on nutrient levels? I have all the testers, and am using taliapia for the water nutrients. Any tips you have for me? Thank you for your help. Ryan
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Strawberries (from seeds) 12 Aug, Patrick (USA - Zone 11b climate)
My understanding is that strawberries need well drained soil.
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Burdock (also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 06 Apr, M (USA - Zone 8a climate)
When is the best time to plant burdock?
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Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) 05 Apr, jeanette (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
what is the food value of this plant?
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 04 Apr, Zima (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
How can I winterize loofah?
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 14 Mar, mike steele (USA - Zone 5a climate)
Where can I purchase best Luffa seeds for my zone?
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Rosemary 12 Mar, evelyn (USA - Zone 5b climate)
would like to plant "pinkie" rosemary bush in ground, will it grow in this zone and what precautions would I take for the winter?
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 09 Mar, Jane (USA - Zone 6a climate)
I am thinking to grow small amount of oca this year. Is there anyone can tell me where I can get some seeds or tuber to try? Thank you so much!
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Yam/Oca (also Oka) 13 Mar, Bill W. (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Jane: You can buy oca in the USA at www.cultivariable.com. Delia: Okra, the edible pod, is Abelmoschus esculentus. Oca, a tuber, is Oxalis tuberosa. In Australia, you might be more familiar with it under the name "New Zealand Yam".
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Ginger 03 Mar, (USA - Zone 7b climate)
can i leave my ginger root in the ground year round in chesapeake va
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Peas 17 Feb, sandra mccormick (USA - Zone 7b climate)
can these green peas be planted (seeds) in maybe 6" deep maybe foot and 1/2 long pots outside?
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Peas 01 Mar, GJX (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Yes it is possible, but you will need to water regular, and you will need to build a trellis. Also you will need liquid fertilizer, or I should say you should, if you want nice peas.
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Radish 26 Jan, Joyce (USA - Zone 7b climate)
Does 1 seed produce 1 radish? Or does it grow in a bush? Only 1 person will be eating them and I don't want to grow too many.
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Radish 27 Jan, Maria (Australia - temperate climate)
1 seed produces 1 radish. We had lots of varieties last season.
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Ginger 02 Jan, Jean Tencza (USA - Zone 9a climate)
The ginger that I see in stores in all from China. Are these tubers OK to use or are they treated with any substance so they can't be regrown?
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Ginger 01 Apr, Chris (USA - Zone 6b climate)
You can plant grocery store ginger. Look for as many "fingers" or bumps as possible as that is growth points on the root. Ginger enjoys well drained nutrient rich soil that dries between waterings. Grown in a pot by a window it will do very well.
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Cucumber 27 Nov, Jack Zampella (USA - Zone 6b climate)
I grow an open pollinated variety of cucumbers (straight Eight) Two years ago I picked 83 cucumbers from two plants. This past season I only picked 18 cucumbers from two plants, 1. I had problems with cucumber beetles. Any suggestions on how to rid or control then? 2. Also, I believe that the were far less bees around to pollinate. No bees, no pollination. No pollination , no cucumbers. What is the best flower / herb that I can plant to attract pollinators to my cucumbers. Thanks
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 25 Nov, Sal. R (USA - Zone 4a climate)
I will be planting Salsify - Scorzonera in February. I have access to a professional Green House with heat in the Hudson Valley. I wanted to start the seeds there and was interested in taking the seedlings when they reach 2 inches to bring them out doors and plant them in their rows as described, probably in May to continue their growth. What would you suggest and when would I know when they are ready to harvest? Thank you Sal. R
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Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) 26 Dec, colleen (USA - Zone 10b climate)
I don't know if anyone ever answered you, but it's difficult to transplant salsify due to its long and fragile taproot. You might try planting them in those little biodegradable fabric pots--gently slit the bottom of the pot, and plant the whole thing.
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Tomato 29 Oct, Lorraine (USA - Zone 11a climate)
I live in Miami and my tomato plant (from seed) is about 2-3 feet high now but thin stem, very wiry, all over the place. I have wooden stakes in now, but how long after they reach this height will they have a tomato on it? I planted approx. 10 weeks ago.
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