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Asparagus 19 Oct, Kimberley (Australia - temperate climate): My first attempts at growing asparagus were from seedlings. Very slow growth and few spears. Then I put in Mary Washington crowns 2yrs old. The first year I harvested a handful of spears. This is the second year- I’ve had continuous harvest since a early spring. As suggested, I’ve let a few ferns grow so that the crowns can develop and will increase my feeding so I get more spears next year. I have boy and girl crowns. Do you recommend an all purpose fertiliser at this time ?
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Asparagus 20 Oct, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Asparagus takes about 4 years to be in good production. I assume when buying crowns they are 12 mths old (probably less). This is what I do sub tropical - mid August I cut the old ferns off, give the patch a good watering, then apply a generous amount of NPK of about 12-4-14, give a watering and then put 6 (??)
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Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) 17 Oct, Mary Boynton (New Zealand - temperate climate): I want to grow chinese mini cabbages and chinese brocolli over summer.
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 15 Oct, John Copeland (New Zealand - temperate climate): Could somebody tell me why my swedes (rutabaga) are woody Thank You
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Rutabaga (also Swedes) 19 Oct, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Did you water them regularly?
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Kohlrabi 15 Oct, Viola (New Zealand - temperate climate): Can i get seedlings of kohlrabi, and what time of the year? Will it grow in Auckland? Thank you
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Kohlrabi 19 Oct, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Try one of the garden shops like Kings or Bunnings. They should have seeds and possibly seedlings.
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) 14 Oct, Prasad Elan (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Will it be possible to obtain a packet of winged been seeds? I have heard about the nutritional value of winged been Regards Prasad
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Cardoon 14 Oct, Leslie Trail (USA - Zone 6b climate): You can also buy seeds at www.rareseed.com (Baker Creek seeds) They have a variety called "GOBBO DI NIZZIA" It is great for cooking or just for the flowers.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 14 Oct, Monet lovett-Darby (Canada - Zone 6b Temperate Warm Summer climate): Hi ! When is the best time to grow a luffa (Gardenate: www.gardenate.com/plant/Luffa?zone=53 )
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 13 Oct, marco (Australia - tropical climate): i brought 4 zucchini plants planted them around 4 to 5 weeks ago i harvest my first one yesterday .live on the gold coast qld .
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Sage (also Common Sage) 12 Oct, (Canada - Zone 2a Sub-Arctic climate): Can this sage be used for smudging?
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Sage (also Common Sage) 03 Feb, Lola (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate): Yes
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Sage (also Common Sage) 12 Oct, Bill Backouris (USA - Zone 10b climate): in southern california zone 10b when should I prune back my mexican sage, also how severe a prunning is required
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) 11 Oct, RODOLFO PORTUGAL (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate): Is it possible to grow winged beans here in Windsor, Ontario? If it is possible, where can I get the seeds?
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Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) 13 Oct, (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate): From the internet and plant May June as the guide here recommends.
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Onion 10 Oct, jim (New Zealand - temperate climate): I am interested in planting dates for onions all my seed packets put planting in late autum winter but they are differen on this site.My father always planted onion sets are they available in NZ
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Onion 13 Oct, Anon (New Zealand - temperate climate): The guide here is only a guide subject to your local conditions. You could try planting now.
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Onion 11 Oct, Sassy (USA - Zone 9b climate): Jim, you just missed the spring planting season, ending in September. You can sow seed starts, in doors, under grow lights, in February to transplant in April or direct sow in May. The spring planting season begins with sowing starts in Jun, transplanting in August, or direct sowing in September. You can find this information in the Vegetable and Herb tab, click on Onion, select your Climate Zone and look at the coded calendar. Good luck with your onions next Fall.
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Ginger 10 Oct, Angela (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): What went wrong? I planted the ginger buds and they shot up nicely and showed promise but when I wanted to harvest the roots were rotten. Too much water ??
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Ginger 11 Oct, Anon (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Good draining soil is required - water only 2-3 times a week and give good fertilising. Plant and harvest the right time.
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Ginger 11 Oct, Sassy (USA - Zone 9b climate): Turmeric and Ginger rhizomes don't like wet feet. They need nutrient rich but well draining soil. You might consider adding some sand to the soil to encourage drainage.
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Horseradish 08 Oct, Marc (Australia - temperate climate): How can I determine when horseradish rhizomes are ready to harvest. Time is a bit out of whack because it took ages for it to take. Currently the outer leaves are about 45cm long 15 cm wide clear healthy emerald green colour with many smaller leaves inside them. I planted a single piece of 5 cm rhizome in a 30 ltr veg bag in March this year. Only started going about a month ago but is going very well now.
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Horseradish 11 Oct, Anon (Australia - temperate climate): Go to Temperate Zone and Horseradish and read all the notes there about it.
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Garlic 08 Oct, Rich (USA - Zone 6b climate): It's best to plant hardneck garlic in zone 6B from the middle to late October or even early November. The key is you want it to be cold, consistently below 45°, at least every night time. The first freezing encounter triggers garlic to start producing roots and that would determine how healthy and large the plants grow. Keep in mind freezing above ground may not equal freezing below ground. If you plant it in too warm a time, like early October, it may stunt the growth. It may even rot the garlic if it's wet too long. You may be able to accelerate the process by keeping in the refrigerator for a few weeks I'm not even know people who have kept it in the freezer for a few days or longer hopefully triggering root growth. I haven't tried that so I don't know.
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Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) 08 Oct, Brin & Christine (New Zealand - temperate climate): We grow the Rosella bush here in south east Queensland, they make delicious tart jam. Can be mixed with Mango for an interesting blend. I have a half jar left before we return to NZ in Jan 2022. I hope to find someone with a heated glasshouse in Christchurch to grow some from seed. cheers
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Brussels sprouts 08 Oct, Jess (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Hi My Brussel sprouts were growing really well and now with the buds forming they are all loose and floppy. Is there something that I can do to stop that? Thanks in advance.
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Garlic 07 Oct, Myrna (USA - Zone 7b climate): I have success in planting from October 1 up until Early Dec….harvesting late May through July. Nice large bulbs in Zone 7b, getting close to 8a.
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Garlic 08 Mar, Miriam Rodriguez (USA - Zone 8a climate): Hi, thank you for your comment. What type of garlic do you grow? Can you send me some advise on how you grow it including fertilizers that you use etc? I am growing in zone 8a. Thank you so much, Miriam.
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Garlic 17 May, Cynthia (USA - Zone 8a climate): Hey Miriam I'm in zone 8A and I grow Purple Glazer, Italian Mountain Red and Inchelium Red in my raised garden beds. I plant anytime from 10/15 until Halloween. I havent used fertilizer in the past so I cant comment on that. However if you live in SC, Clemson Coop Esxtension has a great site for information on growing all sorts of veggies. I usually start harvesting late May till Mid June (my neighbor said to harvest when half of the leaves have turned yellow/brown. Hope this helps and good luck with growing garlic for next year
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