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Yacon (also Sunroot) 24 Nov, Diane (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Hello, does anyone know where to buy Yacon tubers in Canada? I live in Markham Ontario, thanks
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Tomatillo 13 Oct, Douglas Cassan (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Re tomatillos: I planted only one tomatillos plant (didn't realize I should have a spouse for it); fort several weeks it grew and grew but there were no indications of fruit; then the little yellow flowers started sprouting and producing fruit. I have made Salsa Verde, a delicious sweet potato/tomatillo bisque and spaghetti sauce, but I still have loads of tomatillos on my counter, in my fridge, in my freezer. This plant doesn't know how to quit. Frost is called for tonight so I suspect my plant will fall victim to winter pretty soon. My problem is that so many of the fruits were small, running from 1/2 to one inch across. Any suggestions for 2023 on how to get maybe less but larger fruit?
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Tomatillo 17 Oct, Anonymous (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Look up the internet about picking off the lateral growth. Where the leaf joins the main stem a piece of growth comes out there. Pick it off.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 13 Oct, Farin Bourne (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
There are some amazing recipes of okra on YouTube for curried and fried okra
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Tomato 25 Aug, Hannah (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I have grow small tomatoes plant about three inches inside pot , now the plant grow about two feet tall n have a lot of tomatoes . I know the plant will die in winter . My question is will it grows back next year spring n summer ? Should I throw away the old plant n grow from small tomatoes plant every year ? Please advice .
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Tomato 28 Aug, Philip Morton (Australia - temperate climate)
Let it die off and start anew. Even indeterminate tomatoes are annual and not perrenial. It could survive in a warm sheltered area but you will very likely be disappointed with a new season crop. Disease is likely to take hold of the plant as well causing further stress.
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 23 Jul, Merina Bjordin (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I planted them last year in a pot - did not know for sure what they were, but brought them in and kept them alive (barely) all winter. This spring, thinking the plant was mostly dead, I put it out in late May. Now in mid July and after a very rainy June, it is thriving- the plant is quite ugly so it’s been at the back of the house, but now that I know what it is, I’ll put it in a sunny spot out front. I’m hoping for berries.
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Carrot 07 Jul, CJ (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
HELLO CAN I GROW CARROTS NOW IN JULY FROM SEEDS AND CAN I ALSO GROW CHILLIES IN JULY THANKYOU
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Carrot 12 Jul, Anonymous (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Is your climate 5b? You can work it out in the BLUE tab at the top of page. Then go to the vegetable you want to grow. The info is there at the top of the page.
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Ginger 01 Jul, CJ (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
HELLO THERE I AM SO HAPPY TO FIND YOUR SITE BECAUSE THIS IS CANADIAN AND I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GROW MY OWN VEGETABLES AS I AM A BEGINNER & I LIVE IN A CONDO SO EVERYTHING HAS TO GROW IN POTS I AM HOPING I WILL YOU BE ABLE TO TEACH ME - THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE CAN I PLANT GINGER NOW?
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Ginger 05 Jul, Anonymous (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Read all the info here and do a lot of research on the internet about growing veggies and in pots. This site is a self help web site. Work out your climate zone and then look up different crops for when to plant in the calendar guide near the top of the page.
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Sunflower 27 Jun, Ruby (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
What about growing media
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Sunflower 29 Jun, marco (Australia - arid climate)
hi i live on the gold coast Queensland .i planted sunflower from seed around six weeks ago .flowers are popping out now .i live in sub tropical area . plant in a pot first ,let it grow strong then transplant . they are fun to have in the garden .
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Onion 09 Jun, Michael Pellerin (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I Live in Miramichi, NB Canada and looking to what growing zone I am in and what type of oignions grow better, short day, intermediate or long day , or what varieties are better for my zone Thank-you
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Onion 23 Feb, Caroline (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I believe we need long day onions here in Canada!
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Onion 17 Jun, Anonymous (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Go to the blue tab above and work out which zone you are. Pick what variety you want to grow.
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Tomato 03 Jun, Siva Sutendra (Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic climate)
I live in Yellowknife, nwt, Canada. I have arctic tomato plants from seeding and grown to about 2 to 3 ft tall. When can I plant them in ground? What is the min temperature during night. Currently, the night temp is about 5c and daytime is 17c.. Thanks Siva
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Tomato 13 Jun, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
The KILL temperature for tomatoes is 2c. If you expect your night time temperatures to be below 4c, I would cover the tomato plant with plastic, and remove the plastic in the morning. The plastic should not be touching the plant. You can cover the plant umbrella style or tent style (fully enclosed like a mini green house). If for some reason you expect to get a really bad cold snap, I would dig the plant up, taking as much soil as possible, you can place the root ball on a piece of plastic (tarp and wrap the root ball), or on burlap, or in a pot, or in a cardboard box... whatever, then move the plant into the shed/garage/on a covered porch close to the house and keep it there until the temps warm up again. The goal when temperatures drop is too keep the morning dew off the plant, and if possible provide warmth by placing it close to the house, or in a enclosed shed.
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Tomato 06 Jun, (Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic climate)
Plant out now by the planting guide here.
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 29 May, Lynn (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Where can I buy yacon root to grow if I live in Ontario Canada
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Sunflower 27 May, Harris, Joseph (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Where can I buy perennial sunflowers in Quebec or Ontario (preferably Loddon Gold) My internet search, for now, has been unsuccessful - any help will be most appreciated.
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Peas 21 May, Marion (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I am new to ‘veggie’ gardening and would like to know if the ‘whitish’ markings on many of the pods of the peas I planted last year is normal. I also purchased some ‘snap peas’ I love to eat raw from a grocery store, most of which’s outer shells quickly developed ‘white’ patches while being kept in the refrigerator (?). Is this a common ‘pea’ attribute that I’m unaware of? I’d like to grow them again and don’t want to throw out anything if it’s not gone ‘bad’, or possibly just needs some sort of protective ‘spray’ or ‘killer’ from whatever may be causing these ‘mouldy’? like looking patches. Thank you for any answers…Marion
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Peas 24 May, (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I don't think many vegetables keep for long times in the fridge. Need to be eaten in a week or so. The whiteness I have seen but don't what causes it - maybe just water content and starting to break down.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 18 May, Janet Ann Shpak (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Soil Temps have to be pretty high for okra. Is it better to wait until late June to plant in zone 4b?
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 22 May, Christine (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Yes! Okra is a plant that came from Africa, and needs warm temps to germinate. Here is a little hint…my mother, who was raised on a farm here in Georgia, always soaked her okra seed for 12 to 24 hours in buttermilk. I have always done that as well, and it seems to help the seed sprout quicker. Water May do the same thing and be as effective, but using buttermilk may have some sort of advantage. Plus, it helps me to feel closer to my ancestors. : ). Of course, you may be able to start the seedlings indoors, depending on how many you will be planting.
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Rosemary 15 May, Geri (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Can I safely transplant rosemary out now.
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Garlic 13 May, CJ (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
HELLO THERE PLEASE HELP I WANT TO PLANT TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, LETTUCE, HOT PEPPERS , BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC & ONIONS. I LIVE IN OSHAWA NORTH ONTARIO IN A CONDO SO CAN ONLY PLANT IN CONTAINERS. I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HELP - THANK YOU
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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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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 28 Mar, Peter Ramgolam (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Much needed ideas thank you
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) 05 Mar, Pat Chubb… (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate)
Do collard greens have the same problems in the garden as cabbage? For instance- cabbage moths?
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