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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 15 Aug, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
Curled leaves are usually a sign of distress. There are lots of things that could be distressing the plant -- so you need to provide more information, or figure out what is stressing the plant, then address the issue causing the stress. Is there any white powder (powdery mild) om the leaves? This might be a moisture issue. Or, are there aphids on your plant (little bugs sapping the nutrition from your broad beans) ? Could you be overwatering or underwatering ? Any chance of a nutritional deficiency (potassium, nitrogen, molybdenum, magnesium) ? Are there any climate issues (like wildfires create a lot of smog - that can stress plants). Is it perhaps too hot in your area: from the net: Like peas, favas grow best when temperatures are 60˚ to 65˚F (15c - 18c) and soil is moist. Temperatures much over 80˚F (27c) result in loss of quality, reduced production, and pest problems.
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Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) 11 Aug, Alice (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Are all the soybeans grown in New Zealand black-eyed soybeans? Besides Canterbury, where else are they grown? Are there two types of black-eyed soybeans—one where the black eye part is smaller and less noticeable, and another where the black eye is more prominent and longer? The translation is: I want to buy the black-eyed soybeans with a more prominent and longer black eye. Where can I buy them?
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Lettuce 10 Aug, Paul Heinzman (USA - Zone 4a climate)
Could you give me a few lettuce varieties that grow well in MN? I got a good crop of Arugula but would like some sweeter varieties. Thanks
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Asparagus 05 Aug, Bill (USA - Zone 9b climate)
What is the best asparagus variety to plant in a raised bed? I live about 1.5 miles from the ocean in ZZrroyo Grande, CA.
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Carrot 03 Aug, (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Thanks Pat for that tip. What are your favorite types of carrots to grow in 8a?
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Asparagus 02 Aug, Janette Dunn (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What is the best variety to grow in Katherine, NT? I have never grown asparagus before.
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Asparagus 06 Aug, (Australia - tropical climate)
Whatever you can buy - green or purple.
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Horseradish 01 Aug, Dolf Visagie (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi I would love to buy horseradish roots to plant, could you please tel me where I could get
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Sunflower 31 Jul, Catherine (Australia - tropical climate)
I live in Cairns. Can sunflowers be grown here and if so, when is the best time to plant these?
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Sunflower 06 Aug, (Australia - tropical climate)
Check the planting guide
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Watermelon 24 Jul, Eric (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Caregiver can I plant watermelons in November or December zone 9
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Watermelon 27 Jul, Rich (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I do not think it will get warm enough to grow until late spring through to Oct. in Zone 9b
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Watermelon 23 Jul, Modise Moeketsane (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can i start planting watermelon now??
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Watermelon 24 Jul, Janene (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
September to November is the best time for your zone
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Lettuce 18 Jul, CANDY (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
CAN I SOW SEEDS NOW IN A POT AS I AM A A BALCONY PLANTER- THANKYOU
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Potato 17 Jul, Clifford Slater (USA - Zone 8a climate)
What potatoes can you grow in zone 8a in july/Aug.
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Potato 20 Jul, Janene (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I’ve seen these potato varieties recommended online for zone 8 Irish Cobbler Red Pontiac Yukon Gold Caribe Cranberry Red Norchip Kennebec
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Ginger 16 Jul, Glen Vanderwalt (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi, I would like to know where in South Africa I can find black ginger plant root to grow ,hoping for some advice.
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Ginger 21 Aug, Dave (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Try Sean at Living seeds, he might have that variant available when they are in season for planting. https://www.livingseeds.co.za/index.php?route=information/contact
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Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) 13 Jul, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can I get it
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 12 Jul, Anonymous (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Can I plant okra for fall in area 8B?
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 14 Jul, (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Best to wait until March if you can
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Horseradish 10 Jul, Bruce Lesur (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi. Could you please advise where I can buy horseradish root or seed to plant. Thank you
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Ginger 05 Jul, Dhirajlal Daya BHIKHA (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Soil preparation planting Ginger in late winter/early spring. Is it advisable to place ginger in black/dark bags to encourage "eye" sprouting? I live in Durban, South africa with summer rains.
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Lettuce 04 Jul, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
Agriculture: Molybdenum deficiency is often only revealed in LOW YIELDS. Mo deficiency is the most widespread deficiency after Zinc & Boron. Excess molybdenum in pastures can give rise to animal health problems (in reality it is the nitrogen - Mo acts as bottle neck, so that plants can't uptake a lot of nitrogen -- in high Mo soils nitrogen uptake can be too high-- Ireland -- maybe investigate Denitrifying bacteria, microorganisms whose action results in the conversion of nitrates in soil to free atmospheric nitrogen - also useable in areas where nitrogen is washing into the lakes, rivers and streams). ********** Sometimes Molybdenum (Mo) deficiency can appear like a nitrogen deficiency ************** - it makes sense since Molybdenum (Mo) is required for plant assimilation of nitrogen (both atmosphere and soil). So you might be applying lots of nitrogen.... in situations where you have a molybdenum deficiency.... then just washing away your nitrogen into local rivers, lakes and streams.************* this will cause health problems in aquatic life ******************* Molybdenum is present in the lithosphere at average levels up to 2·3 mg kg−1 but can increase in concentration (300 mg kg−1) in shales that contain significant organic matter. The sources of high-molybdenum soils are Carboniferous black shales and limestones. Don't worry so much about the numbers - it's enough to know that Carboniferous black shales may contain 150 times more Mo than average (in the lithosphere). Molybdenum was the most abundant trace element present in the soluble and insoluble extractions of the wood-ash. ** also see banana peel compost which are high in molybdenum (Mo). *** Take away -- nitrogen is usually not the problem when you see symptoms of nitrogen deficiency -- it is more likely a Molybdenum deficiency.
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Lettuce 06 Aug, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
To increase the levels of Molybdenum (Mo, also called Molly) in your soils -- wood ash (from a fireplace, firepit, or barbeque) can be incorporated into the soil. Alternatively, Banana peels are an excellent source of Moly. Animal manure tends to (grass/grain/vegetable feeders) tend to have a decent amount of Moly in their manure. If all of these are out of reach, perhaps try incorporating wood chips/bark mulch in your garden. You can make bark chip paths, use the paths, then the following year when the chips are broken down mix them into the soil. OR -- just mix the wood chips (bark, mulch, whatever) directly into the soil. As the wood is breaking down it takes a lot of nitrogen. I would expect to find Moly in leaf mulch - but have not found any reliable sources that have stated this as a fact. If you choose to use chemical forms of Moly remember that this is a TRACE element - VERY little is needed and over application can result in a OTHER problems. Staying organic almost guarantees you will not over apply. If you live in an area where wood burning stoves and fireplaces where common for heating (pre- electric fireplaces and stoves) - and you know people old enough to have been around when wood ash was common in the garden (there was no place else to put it) - they can tell you how amazing the gardens where back then.
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Artichokes (Globe) 03 Jul, jenni langley (USA - Zone 8a climate)
When should I plant artichoke seeds outside?
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Artichokes (Globe) 19 Jul, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Spring is best
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Asparagus 02 Jul, Tasha (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Best hybrid asparagus for Southwest Louisiana zone 9a
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Tomatillo 30 Jun, Elaine (USA - Zone 8b climate)
I have a volunteer plant that looks like this plant. The little paper lanterns don’t seem to have anything inside. Does it start with the paper lanter?
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