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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) 24 Mar, Sandi Inch (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
would I be able to grow gooseberries on my window sill as I live in a flat. I have planted seeds and have a plant come up which is 3 - 4 cm in height....... will it survive?
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Parsnip 22 Mar, Francine (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Just want to know which month is the best time to plant parsnips. Here in the Free state, can I still plant parsnips now, or do I have to wait till after winter time?
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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) 20 Mar, Hilary Jeffery (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Planted rocket and they are wilting, not thriving at all. The bed also has broccoli and cauliflower, could that be affecting their growth.
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Kale (also Borecole) 19 Mar, Jen (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Checkers arconpark has two type of kale seeds
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Tomato 19 Mar, hazwl (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
My green peppers an tomatoes doesn't do well tomatoe leaves turn grey and greenpeper leaves don't look so good. I do treat them with insect sprays it helps but I get one or 2 peppers a time .
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Cabbage 18 Mar, bonginkosi (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
hi interested in plant cabbage in the eastern cape Bizana would like to start in beggining of may l have loem soil in my garden can you plz advice me what time of seed and fertilizer to be used in my soil
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Beetroot (also Beets) 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
It could be that the seed you bought was old. Older seeds tend to take a bit longer to germinate if at all. It could also be that you planted the seed in soil that was too cold and moist, judging by your post being in mid-winter. You could also possibly have planted the seeds too deep. This is normally a very reliable seed.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 16 Mar, Natalie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I recently bought chilly seeds from seeds from seeds of Africa in Cape Town, i am so impressed, my carolina ghost reaper is finally bearing flowers...cannot wait :)
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 15 Mar, Hishaam Salie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Good day I've recently gotten my green fingers and have created a beautiful garden with my wife ,its smells of herbs in the day and jasmine in the evening with a colorful variety of trees and plants,sadly to say we've been trying for a while now to germinate a chili tree from its pips of the fruit.My question which would be the correct method to follow and how do we maintain its up keep and which method of planting is the correct method in a pot at first or directly into the soil
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Growing peppers is easy. I like to sow seed in seed trays, but it really doesn't matter. Just ensure that if you plant them in situ (directly into the ground) that you offer them protection from nocturnal critters as well as birds. Cover seed to a depth of three times their size. Peppers, in particular, do not like to germinate in wet soil. Moist soil only. Peppers take approximately 7-8 days to germinate.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 14 Mar, Hantie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can I still plant chillies in March?
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 29 Mar, Sanet (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Hantie, yes, you can if you keep the seedlings inside the house or somewhere warm. Chillies don't like cold weather. And it may take longer for the seeds to germinate during colder seasons - if at all. I've planted chillies right through the year, keeping them in our scullery with layers of newspaper underneath the seedling trays to keep them warm, and they germinated beautifully. Good luck!
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 14 Mar, Hussein (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Dear Sir, I would like to introduce sweet corn in Uganda, we do grow maize corn during our rainny season ( March,April and May) or (August,September,October and November). Can you please advice me where to get the seeds and when to plant it.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
www.livingseeds.com supplies heirloom seeds. Use Gardenate's climate zone calculator for your area. A whole list of amazing veggies to grow are available to you.
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Garlic 13 Mar, debbie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
the best way to firtilising carlic
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Garlic 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Nitrogen. Add well rotted cow manure as a side dressing if you've already planted your garlic. When cow manure isn't available to me, I use Comfrey or worm tea.
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Strawberry Plants 10 Mar, Pat Connolly (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Most other sources indicate that the best time to plant strawberries in South Africa is March or April, yet you recommend planting in August or September. Which is correct??
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Strawberry Plants 20 Apr, Chris (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
It will vary according to the climate zone.
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 09 Mar, ellen van wyk (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hear very good for colesterol and diabetis
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Garlic 08 Mar, Estelle (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
After planted how long before fully developed
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Garlic 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Approximately 200 days.
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Ginger 07 Mar, Tamara (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Would like to enquire what is the best month to plant ginger in Cape Town, Western Cape. Thanks
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Potato 03 Mar, EMMANUEL (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
what is the best way of storing potatoes
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Beetroot (also Beets) 02 Mar, Mr. Mmusetsi Chesa Monaise (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
which ferterlizer is good for beetroot
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Beetroot (also Beets) 13 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Needs little nitrogen. Too much will lead to excessive foliage at the expense of root development. As long as you've given the soil a boost with blood and bone before planting, they should have enough phosphorous for healthy root growth.
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Potato 01 Mar, MOAGI EMMANUEL (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hello, I want to ask what kind of potato seed can grow well in Limpopo area, it is summer rainfall and sometimes temperature rises up to 30 degress
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Potato 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I personally love Savannah cultivar. Mondial is also good.
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Strawberry Plants 29 Feb, Gail (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
When is the best time to separate and plant out old strawberry plants? I live in the Kimbeley area. My plants bear fruit around October, November and early December. They are now dormant.
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Lettuce 28 Feb, Vanya (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Will lettuce grow in dappled shade ?
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Lettuce 17 Mar, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Yes. In fact, they prefer it.
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