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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 24 Mar, Zarina (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hello I would live to grow luffa & make soaps with them to sell. Please advise me where I am able to buy it. Thank you
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 29 Mar, Donna (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Hi Zarina, I don't know anything about this company that is located in your area, but I found a local seed company called Seeds and Plants South Africa. Not all seed companies offer luffa seeds as you probably have discovered no matter where you garden. The website site looks very professional with a wide variety of selections. The Best, Donna
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Rhubarb 24 Mar, kathy cadler (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate)
Can I harvest rhubarb all summer in zone 3a safely? I read recently that late summer harvests are poisonous . I’ve heard and have been practicing harvesting 1/3 or less of the plant at a time. Then I wait 2 weeks before harvesting again all summer long. I have big healthy beautiful plants that are over 20 years old.
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Rhubarb 23 Mar, (USA - Zone 10b climate)
I read that kangarhu rhubarb is good for zone 9B. They are heat tolerant I'm going to try one.
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Rhubarb 09 Jun, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Did you actually try to grow KangaRhu? I love rhubarb but don’t want to waste my $$ if you had any advice. I’m in 9a. Thanks in any help.
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Rhubarb 23 Mar, (USA - Zone 5b climate)
When can I plant rhubarb plants outside in zone five I grew them from seed inside my house?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 22 Mar, Kim H (USA - Zone 10a climate)
What eggplant grow best in zone 10A? Our nights get pretty chilly through July, although days can be quite warm.
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Cucumber 22 Mar, Tankiso (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Why is it bad to plant cucumber near tomatoes or potatoes?
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Cucumber 26 Apr, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
The rules of companion planting indicate that cucumbers and tomatoes/potatoes should not be planted in close proximity to one another. Let's consider what companion planting is all about first. 1. Companion planting is about creating a diversity in the garden that reduces the chances of PESTs/disease wiping out your garden. So in CP you don't plant things that are prone to the same diseases or attract the same pests close together. In the case of cukes and tomatoes it is: fusarium wilt and powdery mildew. (there could be more things...but this is enough that you have violated one of CP rules). 2. CP is about nutrition in the soil -- that is, you would not plant two things in close proximity that both require heavy amount of any particular mineral/vitamin. So for example if both plants are heavy feeders of potassium -- clearly they would compete too heavily for this resource most likely all plants would not get enough potassium. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and require lots of nitrogen and potassium. Pale, yellowish leaves indicate nitrogen deficiency. Leaf bronzing is a sign of potassium deficiency. Potatoes LOVE potassium, and low levels of potassium cause hollow heart (the middle of the potatoes looks like it is rotting), further the potato plant needs ALL it's potassium at the early stages (BEFORE setting tubers). Potatoes are also HEAVY feeders. Tomatoes are HEAVY feeders. So CP says not to plant heavy feeders next to each other... they compete to much for nutrition. Ok, so now you know why CP says not to plant these plants next to each other. The question then becomes.... but CAN I still do it knowing about the wilt and mildew and potassium and general heavy feeding of all the plants.... SURE, BUT be sure to add lots of nutrition to the soil (compost/manure) add lots of potassium (before planting mainly) and be sure to top up the nutrition during the growing phases... so maybe add manure/compost before planting, mid season and again when fruit starts setting. Also all these plants LOVE water... and lots of it, and this to me, makes it convenient when watering, to have my water lovers all in one spot... that way I can just dump a 5 gallon bucket of water int he middle of them. Also, careful how you trellis the cucumber, you don't want to create a roof over the tomatoes/potatoes that will hold moisture and encourage the mildews.
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 21 Mar, Greg J (Australia - temperate climate)
Swedes actually freeze long term pretty good, if you cook them and mash them up the same way you would to serve them, and then stick the mash in plastic bags and stick them in the deep freeze. The frozen mash lasts for months, and you just whip out a bag when you want a side dish of mashed swedes and let it defrost, and off you go! No difference in taste or texture at all.
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Kohlrabi 20 Mar, Deborah Johnson (USA - Zone 6a climate)
We are in zone 6 a. Would kohlrabi be a perennial here?
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Kohlrabi 15 Apr, Michelle (USA - Zone 7a climate)
It will grow as a perennial, however it is technically a biennial. It will flower and set seed the second year, rather than producing another edible stem.
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Rosemary 19 Mar, ALB (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Yes. I dug 2 rosemary plants out of my garden in late September and have used a grow light (4) hours daily plus kept them in my sunniest window all winter. They are still making leaves.
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Garlic 17 Mar, Donna (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Can I plant garlic now (mid March) I have some that has sprouted... or to late this year?
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Garlic 07 May, Douglas Peterson (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I have had great success here in Las Vegas and you can grow just about any type you want- but it needs to be planted in mid to late October. I will be harvesting in 3-4 weeks.
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Garlic 16 Apr, Michelle (USA - Zone 9b climate)
It needs cold stratification. So it too late for yours in our zone. Next year put some in the frig in October, then plant late December or early January. Need to use Softneck garlic.
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Garlic 21 Mar, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9b climate)
It doesn't recommend growing in your climate zone.
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Brussels sprouts 17 Mar, Adrian (New Zealand - temperate climate)
What is the best defence against White Butterfly ?
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Brussels sprouts 22 Mar, Untea kiwi (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Derris dust
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Brussels sprouts 21 Mar, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Insect netting.
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Rhubarb 15 Mar, Peter McDougal (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate)
Why does my Rhubarb taste earthy
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Potato 15 Mar, Loreley dunwell (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy seed potatoes, please. We are in the Lockyer valley. Last year we grew sebago and had a wonderful crop but can’t find any at the moment,
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Potato 31 May, Rebecca (Australia - tropical climate)
Happy Valley Seeds has some at the moment
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Potato 21 Mar, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try some produce agency (supplies to farmers of farming stuff), then a nursery or on line.
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Garlic 12 Mar, Kay (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live in Logan and would love to grow garlic but have had no success so if you can provide name of garlic and where to get the corms please Thanking you Kay
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Garlic 28 Mar, Elena (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Italian Pink is suitable for our climate
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Garlic 17 Mar, marco (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
google .organic shop vegetables. you can pick up 3 organic hard neck for about 10 dollars ... australian red for gold coast or logan ...soak in water , i use worm compost water for 1 night before planting ..
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Garlic 15 Mar, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Buy from a nursery Bunnings Boondie Seeds or on the internet. Plant soon late April to June.
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Beetroot (also Beets) 12 Mar, Stephen MUSGRAVE (Australia - temperate climate)
You say not to grow beetroot near carrots. What happens if they are close together
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 11 Mar, Luis O. (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Will Habaneros or Ghost Peppers grow in Zone 9a?
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