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Dill 19 Nov, (USA - Zone 10a climate): Basil facts for zone A or B
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Dill 19 Nov, Liz (Gardenate) (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Set your zone (top of page) to USA 10a then choose Basil from Vegetable and Herbs page Happy Growing
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 18 Nov, Care (USA - Zone 8b climate): How to make light and airy soil for planting sweet potatoes?
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Garlic 04 Nov, Christina (USA - Zone 9b climate): I noticed it says garlic is not recommended for USA zone 9b. I am in 9b central California. I plant garlic every year mid-December and harvest it mid-June. With the winter rains I don’t worry about watering it until April or May. I have not had any trouble with slugs/snails eating it (like they do with everything else in my winter garden!) Super easy to grow, everyone in zone 9b should try it!
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Onion 24 Oct, ESTHER C BROWN (USA - Zone 7b climate): CAN I PLANT ONION SEEDS NOW/ OCTOBER IN A 4X4 GARDEN BOX TO OVER WINTER/ ZONE 7B NY
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NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) 02 Oct, colleen (USA - Zone 10b climate): Will New Zealand spinach grow in partial shade in a zone 10, dry climate?
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Cucumber 29 Sep, (USA - Zone 7a climate): Can I sow seeds of the Marketmore Cucks Oct lst in U.S. 7.2? INDOORS and grow inside with a lot of sun coming through the windows? Karen/Clarkston WA 99403
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Chives (also Garden chives) 25 Sep, Nicholl (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Will chives come back the next year if planted in a raised garden bed?
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 25 Sep, Grace (USA - Zone 6b climate): Is there a possibility to create an enclosed greenhouse environment to grow taro in 6b zone? If so would I need to adjust growing time?
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Garlic 20 Sep, houch (USA - Zone 7a climate): Planting Garlic between four and 6 inches apart so how deep to plant this garlic in that type of soil Is fluffy soil in organic compost mix with rich top soil how deep to plant garlic
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Tomato 17 Sep, Edythe (USA - Zone 10b climate): I’m planting Plum Lemon Tomatoes. Do I start in trays or sow directly into the container?
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Garlic 14 Sep, Teresa (USA - Zone 9a climate): How often to water
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Sage (also Common Sage) 09 Sep, Kailee (USA - Zone 5a climate): I have a garden indoors. With grow lights. How will that affect sage growth? I have killed one plant outdoors because of the watering cycle, and I need to know how to grow this plant indoors. Because I'm more active with my indoor plants. And I have a plant that someone in my family didn't water for 3 weeks, I'm trying to save it. Does anyone have any answers on how I should encourage its growth again?
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 03 Sep, Jim Wolff (USA - Zone 10b climate): I love to eat the young fruit when they are about 1" to 1.5" in diameter. But after that, let them grow until they turn completely brown on the vine. Then pick the brown (dried) fruit and soak in water a couple of minutes. The skin will peel off very easily after it has been soaked. If you do not soak them first, the skin will be more difficult to get off.
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Garlic 03 Sep, Arla (USA - Zone 10b climate): I planted my garlic cloves in July. In Southern California I know that's probably not the right time to plant them, but it doesn't get cold here. They've already started shooting out green shoots, and I'm not sure if I should leave it just keep growing or if I should cut those shoots off to stop it from growing for now. I'm assuming I should not harvest it until like next spring. Can you offer advice on what I should do now to keep the garlic growing so that I can harvest it next spring. I'd appreciate anybody's help. Thank you
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Rhubarb 31 Aug, Ron (USA - Zone 8b climate): First: I lived in Montana most of my life, my rhubarb is 60 to 70 years old. Now I live in Shreveport LA. I'm looking for a rhubarb that will grow here. My plant in Montana I don't want to disturb being that old.
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Carrot 27 Aug, Richard C Vance (USA - Zone 7b climate): What is a good brand or type of carrot to pl ant for fall in zone 7
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Carrot 10 Sep, Julie (USA - Zone 7b climate): I like the Nantes half-long carrot. Very sweet overwintered~
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 23 Aug, Suzy (USA - Zone 4b climate): Are Jerusalem Artichokes perinnials? Do I need to dig up and replant in spring? Zone 4a
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 21 Aug, Milton Zelman (USA - Zone 8a climate): I live in zone 8a. It gets very warm here, until late November. Can I store my Jerusalem Artichoke tubers in the refrigerator until I plant them spring?
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Artichokes (Globe) 19 Aug, (USA - Zone 7b climate): If artichokes are to be treated as an annual, and you’re supposed to harvest the second year, how does that work?
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Lettuce 19 Aug, Caryn (USA - Zone 7b climate): In zone 7b (NY) lettuce seeds can be planted outdoors Jan-March ? I know that's what the chart says, but just confirming! I always thought March was the earliest. Are there specific varieties that are best that time of year? TY!!
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Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) 17 Aug, Jim bryan (USA - Zone 4b climate): I live in zone 4 .I want to grow sun ray dwarf variety Jerusalem artichokes . Can I buy them now and plant now ?
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 17 Aug, Rebecca (USA - Zone 7a climate): Im in 7a & planted luffa in mid-April. They look great & are all over the trellis. Lots of clusters of male & female flowers. Zero established gourds yet & it's mid-August. I planted w/ the expectation of a harvest around late September mid-October. Should I be concerned by the lack of gourds at this point? It is the only thing i planted & i have a lot of time in on them. Everything looks totally healthy (this is in an organic community garden) but i'm feeling worried that this is going to end up being a race against the weather and i wont have any gourds at all? Any input, guidance, or thoughts are welcome!
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 16 Aug, Gayle in Southern MS (USA - Zone 8b climate): Which collard green type is more tender and is there one that's easiest to grow in Southern Mississippi?
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Lettuce 10 Aug, Paul Heinzman (USA - Zone 4a climate): Could you give me a few lettuce varieties that grow well in MN? I got a good crop of Arugula but would like some sweeter varieties. Thanks
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Asparagus 05 Aug, Bill (USA - Zone 9b climate): What is the best asparagus variety to plant in a raised bed? I live about 1.5 miles from the ocean in ZZrroyo Grande, CA.
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Carrot 03 Aug, (USA - Zone 8a climate): Thanks Pat for that tip. What are your favorite types of carrots to grow in 8a?
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Watermelon 24 Jul, Eric (USA - Zone 9b climate): Caregiver can I plant watermelons in November or December zone 9
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Watermelon 21 Sep, Gerald (USA - Zone 7a climate): You can 'grow' them but it is highly unlikely they will bear fruit. You may get lovely little yellow flowers but as I said, no fruit. IF you have the ability to start them early indoors they sprout and grow quickly. Remember they need at least 12 full weeks of full sun to bear fruit. Either way these are easy to grow and will supply you with a beautiful lush green vine. It is easy. Have fun, I did! (zone 7 here, lush vines, sweet little flowers, alas, no fruit). Good Luck, Gerry
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