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Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) 18 Jan, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
yes
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Sunflower 06 Jan, brilliant mdunge (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
can I plant sunflower in Southern upper south coast Ixopo Richmond areas ?
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Sunflower 13 Feb, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Find your climate zone then check the planting guide for that climate.
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Radish 06 Jan, Andres S Del Villar (USA - Zone 8b climate)
You may want to do a soil test so you know what you have and what you don't. Using all that potting soil you may need some lime mix in there. If your organic is right out of the bag and not aged you just have to wait several yeas before it's broken down well.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 04 Jan, Fred R soto (USA - Zone 12a climate)
We love Chinese cuisine and have moved to Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is in Zone 12A. We e have cool nights (low 60F) and our patio has areas when it is never in full sun. Is it possible to grow snow peas here. I ask because we are not allowed to bring in seeds into the country and getting them from any source is as much as $50USD for even a packet of 20 to 50 seeds. Thanks in advance.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 05 Jan, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Plants need sunlight and generally plenty of it.
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Asparagus 03 Jan, david (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When is the best time to split crowns and replant?
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Asparagus 05 Jan, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
In the winter while they are dormant.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 02 Jan, Allen (USA - Zone 7b climate)
Hi; I know what a sweet potato slip is but what the heck is a sweet potato crown? All I can find on the internet is recipes for cooking not planting.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 08 Jan, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Crowns are the top sprouting part of a sweet potato. It should say slips too.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 05 Jan, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A slip should be 20 cm/8 in
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Tomato 02 Jan, Irma (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I always gets my seeds From Burpee’s online. They have always yielded great amount of tomatoes.
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Asparagus 02 Jan, John d braby (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I've bought purple asparagus in a pot. There are 6 woody stems in the pot. Should I try to disentangle the root systems and plant each stem separately ?
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Asparagus 06 Feb, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes. Detangle the roots and plant separately.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 01 Jan, Goldy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello, first time gardener here! ;-) Bought eggplant seedlings from Bunnings and planted all of them (6) in a round pot, approx 10cm apart. I know it requires 45-50cm apart. Will they grow and produce fruit as is or do I have to set them apart further? i.e. re plant in a different pot?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 05 Jan, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
First time gardener learn a golden rule - when they suggest 45-50cm between plants there is a very good reason. They need that amount of soil area to be able to source enough nutriets to produce a decent crop.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 04 Jan, Liz (Australia - temperate climate)
Eggplant leaves/plants can spread a bit, so separate pots or beds would be best
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Dill 31 Dec, COLIN (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can dill be successfully grown in a pot?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 31 Dec, William (USA - Zone 7a climate)
What is the recommended type sweet corn to grow in zone 7a?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 05 Jan, Anonymous (USA - Zone 5a climate)
More about finding a variety you like. Some corns are starchy and some really sweet.
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Brussels sprouts 31 Dec, Michael (New Zealand - temperate climate)
When is the best month to plant young Brussel sprouts plants so they mature in the colder weather?I am in Auckland
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 30 Dec, Mark (New Zealand - temperate climate)
We were hit with terrible and unexpected hail last week and because of this some corn plants have tassels early due to the stress. I keep reading everywhere why it’s happened, but NOT what to do next. Anyone experienced this before? Should I leave, pull them up etc?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 05 Jan, Anonymous (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Depends whether they can pollinate the corn ear.
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Pumpkin 29 Dec, Xander (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
How do l tell the difference between male and female flower
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Pumpkin 29 Sep, Anonymous (Australia - temperate climate)
Have a look at the thing growing inside the flower. Does it look like a male thing or a female thing? I think this will answer your question.
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Pumpkin 04 Jan, Gabriella (Australia - temperate climate)
Female flowers have a tiny pumpkin at the base of the flower, males just have stem.
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 28 Dec, Kevin Carroll (USA - Zone 10a climate)
When can I start winter squash--acorn squash, especially?
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 01 Jan, L Brody (USA - Zone 10a climate)
All squash is planted at the same time. Summer squash will be ready to harvest in the summer months and winter squash will take longer and be ready in the late fall/winter months. This should help with planning out where to plant as well. Happy Gardening!
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 05 Jan, (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Check the planting guide at the top of the page.
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Horseradish 27 Dec, Martin Wynne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My Horseradish has been in the ground for 6 months and at the start flourished with plant of leaf growth now it looks as if the leaves have dried up. What is the problem. Date 29th December 2022. Live in Gold Coast
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