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Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) 10 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Just a general fertiliser not too high in Nitrogen. High N will produce a lot of leaf. A fert will plenty of P.
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Carrot 08 May, Pete (Australia - temperate climate): My carrots are at about the half way mark. The colour of the carrots is light orange, What can I do to give them a deeper redish colour, or will it come naturally? Cheers Pete
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Carrot 09 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Q. What causes my carrots to be pale yellow instead of the typical orange color? A. Although there are varietal differences in root color, this problem could be caused by environmental conditions. Carrots maturing under warm temperatures or high moisture conditions lack good root color. These carrots also have poor flavor and texture. Plant carrots so they mature under relatively cool temperatures that average less than 80 degrees F. Avoid excessive soil moisture. From https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/vegetables/carrot.html - 6th question down.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 07 May, Mary (Australia - temperate climate): First time I’ve planted Egg Plant. (Wicking bed) Enjoying the few fruits now. Do I pull the plant up or is it perennial? I’m guessing the cold winter will knock it. I would like to use the spot for winter veg unless it will grow through till next season.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 09 May, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): It will produce again next year - maybe not so good as this year. Or plant some new ones next spring and put in some veggies for winter.
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Rhubarb 05 May, Amathonn (USA - Zone 9a climate): My Month by Month Florida Gardening book says you can grow rhubarb year-round in north Florida and August to October in central and south Florida. I’m guessing shade cloth would be in order for the latter two the rest of the year. I never cared much for it growing up in Iowa but I think I’ll give it a try at my little hobby farm near Arcadia, Fl just for the challenge of it.
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Rhubarb 06 Jun, Mindi (USA - Zone 8a climate): If you can plant them either in big pots or in dappled sun/part shade it may be helpful but I don't think shade cloth would help as much as drip irrigation may. Best of luck!
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Rhubarb 06 May, Anonymous (Australia - tropical climate): The plants probably need more regular watering than shade cloth. Heavy shade cloth will reduce the available sunlight. By this guide not a lot of opportunity to grow it in zones 6a or 6b. I have absolutely no idea what your weather is like - I live in Australia.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 05 May, Mati (Australia - temperate climate): Hello. I need a few information regarding something I have no knowledge. I've been asked to write a report on Cape Gooseberries (golden berries) and regular Gooseberry plant, how they differ from each other, and whether or not they're compatible with each other; as in if these two plants can be grown side by side. Now as I have zero idea on gardening, I'm having to fully rely on the internet. I've found most of what I need to know. Except for if these two plants can be grown in close proximity in a garden. Can someone kindly provide me with a detailed answer to this?
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 06 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Both gooseberries and ground cherries are very unique and distinctive fruits. Due to their different needs, they usually won’t be found together on the same plantation or state.(I don't know what the differences are but could be climate, temperatures etc). Taken from - https://foodiosity.com/gooseberries-vs-ground-cherries/
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Brussels sprouts 03 May, kathy (USA - Zone 9a climate): I planted my brussel sprouts in the fall and they haven't produced any brussel sprouts, only stalk and leaves. They are still in the ground. I used 8-8-8 fertilizer. Do I need to use a different fertilizer?
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Brussels sprouts 05 May, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9a climate): Gardenate advises plant in SEPT. They need cool or cold weather for best results.
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Kale (also Borecole) 02 May, HappyEgg (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate): My tatsoi, cabbage and lollo rosso seeds have all failed to germinate. Planted in trays in a cloche inside a polytunnel. What am I doing wrong? Help please!
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Kale (also Borecole) 15 Nov, Anonymous (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate): Hope you planted them the right time of the year, suitable to your climate zone. Raise them in seed raising mixture, keep damp but not soaking wet.
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Parsnip 02 May, Glenn T Terrebonne (USA - Zone 9b climate): We can grow parsnips thru the hot summer if we plant now in may
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 02 May, June (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Hi,where do I buy Yacon? I live Toronto,Canada. Thanks
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Pumpkin 02 May, David James (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have had several pumpkin plants pop up from seeds. I don’t know where the seeds came from as I’ve never grown pumpkins in the past. Never the less the plants grew vigorously with lots of leaves and flowers. I noticed plenty of bees around so assumed pollination would occur, however no pumpkins ever appear. I guess an experienced gardener would know what’s happening. I’m a beginner so I would welcome some information. Thanks.
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Pumpkin 08 May, Pete (Australia - temperate climate): If your vine is not producing pumpkins there may be a problem with pollination. Go to You Tube and search "how to hand pollinate pumpkins". They will give you a better description of the process than I can. Apparently its pretty easy. Cheers Pete
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Pumpkin 06 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You would have had to noticed if the bees went onto the pumpkin flowers or not. I recently had bees working on some flowers and not the zucchinis 2m away.
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 01 May, Bob Edwards (USA - Zone 6b climate): What suggestions do you have for attempting to grown Taro in NJ zone 6b! Our outside planting range is from May 5 - October 9. Would it help to plant the Taro in containers like cold box or an equal? Is it possible to raise Taro under lights inside?
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Taro (also Dasheen, cocoyam) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): It has no recommended planting times in the planting calendar. So you probably have no or very limited chance of growing it in your climate zone. It needs 6.5mths to grow, warm/hot humid weather and plenty of rain/water.
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) 30 Apr, harry shapiro (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I would like to pant Coriander , mustard and origanum seedlings in my garden which has very little sun . When is the best time to plant?
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Most plants need a fair bit of sunlight. Check the planting guide at the top of the page for each of these.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 30 Apr, Robyn ballantine (Australia - cool/mountain climate): When we have a big supply, how do you cure? And keep them. ? I have found they just rot when we dig them up
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 02 May, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Don't water them for the last 2 weeks or so before digging them up - toughen them up a bit.. Put them out in the sun or shaded area for a week or two to get a tough skin. Then in a cool dry place. They should keep for few months.
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Tomato 29 Apr, (USA - Zone 10b climate): Any tips for growing tomatoes during the summer in zone 10b USA?
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Tomato 29 Jan, Janine (USA - Zone 10b climate): Move them indoors under a grow light (or in a sunny window) from July through September so they won't burn. Some cultivars are more heat resistant and will survive the zone 10 summer outdoors.
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Tomato 09 May, LouElla Chevalier (USA - Zone 9a climate): Use shade covers. I set 4x4's . 8' high. 40% white shade cloth. Prune bottom leaves to insure plenty of air flow. You can get a higher shade cloth, for your zone, I would get a 50% white shade cloth. I only use mine for late May, June, July and August. I take them down when I see the temps go below 95 deg. I also mulch to retain water. I do not water the leaves, only at soild level and in early mornings. During the hottest months, I water daily.
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Asparagus 29 Apr, james gray (Australia - temperate climate): I planted green and purple asparagus about 2 years ago in a raised bed, 2 hours south of Perth in Lowden.. All the plants fronds are massive now, maybe 500mm high, falling over and hanging out of the bed itself, still very green and very healthy. I am wondering when do I trim the fronds off back to ground level and then fertilise with chook manure, etc, and mulch again?
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 29 Apr, Lynn Laurent (New Zealand - temperate climate): Since moving to Tauranga I have found it better to plant broadbeans mid winter …. June as any earlier the flowers are not pollenated. Wait until mid winter so the bees will be active when the plants begin to flower. That way you don’t lose the first line of beans. Uncle in Hastings always did the same. Then they crop November into December.
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