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Potato 08 Sep, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Depends which ones you like and if the potatoes are picked the right time (mature) they will keep in a cool place.
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Pumpkin 04 Sep, Jen (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Hi is sept with warm temps too late to plant pumpkins?
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Pumpkin 13 Sep, Anonymous (USA - Zone 8b climate)
It is about 4 months too late by the guide here. It is not the temps now but what they will be in 4-5months time when the pumpkin are suppose to mature.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 04 Sep, Ted Ledbetter (USA - Zone 4b climate)
I am in zone 4b never have good luck growing my okra tried it for a few years now northern lower Michigan.any help thank you ted
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 12 Sep, Anonymous (USA - Zone 5b climate)
Did you plant it at the right time.
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Broccoli 03 Sep, marco (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi i live on the gold coast qld .my plants have been planted late in the season .they do not produce much so i let them grow for the seeds .they have the seed pods going on .if i let them grow and seeds drop .will they grow next season or do i have to collect the seeds for the next season .
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Broccoli 30 Sep, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
If you let the pods drop and they split, the seed may germinate in the next few weeks. Best to collect the dried pods before they fall and collect/store the seed for when you want to use them. Keep in mind, seed will not germinate true to type if the parent plant is a hybrid.
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Broccoli 29 Sep, (Australia - tropical climate)
Broccoli seeds need to be planted very shallow to germinate - 2-3 times their diameter. Very hard to control that if you leave on the ground, Are the plants heirloom or hybrid. Hybrid don't grow true to type.
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Ginger 03 Sep, marco (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
ginger is good sub tropical gold coast ....i have frozen my ginger . i have cleaned peeled then cut into fine strips ok .freezer bag .
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Potato 02 Sep, Geri (USA - Zone 7b climate)
Not enough water or not enough nutrients. My guess is water.
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 01 Sep, i remember spaggetti squash loved it but cant find it any ideas? (Australia - temperate climate)
where do I get spagetti squash seeds or plants please
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Rhubarb 01 Sep, Jack Hudson Hay (New Zealand - temperate climate)
How long is the life of a rhubarb plant
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Rhubarb 05 Sep, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
We have a plant still going strong after 30 + years
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 29 Aug, Kimberly Johnson (USA - Zone 9a climate)
I want to grow beans for planting in October. What is the best beans to grow?
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 04 Sep, (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Any probably will do. It is about planting at the right time - try a few and then you may prefer one to the others.
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 28 Aug, Darlene Gibbs (USA - Zone 8a climate)
It is August 28th. Is it too late to plant collard greens?
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 04 Sep, (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Plant Aug - Sept it says.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 28 Aug, Sena faught (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Hello, I planted my seeds indoors to sprout. Once they sprouted, I planted 6 plants in late June 2022. They took off great!! But, I’ve only one gord or lofffah that has grown to full size.. I’ve only male plants, no females… and now it’s august and I’ve still only the one gord.. did I do something wrong?? It has taken over my back yard but still no female plants
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 31 Aug, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You have male and female flowers on plants, The one with the little fruit is the female. Pobably no bees. Try hand pollination.
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Horseradish 28 Aug, Geraldine Thaumuller (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Can I grow horseradish on the South Coast of KZN
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Horseradish 21 Sep, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Horseradish is a cool weather plant so plant it in Autumn. Just ensure good drainage and air flow around the plants as the humidity factor in KZN could cause powdery mildew. Please send me some! 063 409 3911.
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Amaranth (also Love-lies-bleeding) 28 Aug, Carole (USA - Zone 7b climate)
I live in Prescott Arizona which has four seasons. Should I plant the Amaranth directly into the ground or start it in a pot? And what time of year should I do this? Thank you
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) 27 Aug, Michelle (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Where can I buy Aspargus pea seeds in NZ to grow
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) 31 Aug, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Try Egmont Seeds
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Sunflower 27 Aug, Dylinda Matiga (Australia - tropical climate)
I don't think sunflowers like the tropics, I think they need long days to reach full potential If you start them in March they are scrappy if it's too wet they are scrappy. In Sydney they grow huge every variety In the tropics they are scappy, a couple yellow varieties just reach 6ft I'm in Philippines autumn beauty in Sydney is brilliant but here it's scrappy. I'm experimenting year round with some 20 varieties. Helianthus tuberous would be ideal, I can't get it D Every sunflower l know will grow scrapyif planted in autumn, the flower is yuk But if you know of autumn varieties please inform me Cheers D
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Sunflower 31 Aug, (Australia - tropical climate)
Plant after the wet season. Maybe it is your soil - have good draining soil. Try making a raised row or bed and plant in the top.
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Asparagus 27 Aug, LYNETTE J HOULIHAN (Australia - tropical climate)
I bought and planted 4 (2 green, 2 purple) Bunnings asparagus seedlings in a very large trough/planter. I have very healthy looking plants (look like dill) about 45 cms high. Do I Just leave these or is there something I should do. Thanks.
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Asparagus 02 Sep, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Just water and fertilise them. Will take 3 years before you start to produce a reasonable crop. Read up about growing them.
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Asparagus 02 Sep, Veronica (Australia - temperate climate)
Leave them to grow. You can stake them if you prefer. Once they die off, trim off the dead bits. Definitely mark where they are, as they will probably disappear. Do not harvest for at least 2 years.
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Asparagus 07 Sep, LYNETTE J HOULIHAN (Australia - arid climate)
Thanks.
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