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Ginger 29 Apr, Lungile Sibiya (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I started trying to plant a few ginger rhizomes during COVID 19 total lockdown in my backyard garden and they proved to be a good crop although I didn't add any fertilizer. A farmer saw it and is interested in growing it for commercial purposes since the market is increasing especially during and after COVID 19. Unfortunately, I don't have the actual costing for at least 1 hectare ginger crop. Kindly assist me with the Enterprise Budgets for 1 hectare Ginger crop if you have. Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Kindest Regards, Lungile Sibiya Production Scientist Department of Agriculture and Rural Development KwaZulu-Natal Province
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Ginger 11 May, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
This website doesn't give advise like that. Check with you agricultural department.
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Ginger 29 Apr, Mr Fin Fix (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I want plant Ginger
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Asparagus 07 Apr, Gert van Wyk (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have a few asperagus plants in my garden, do I have to cut down the branches above the soil and when, for them to produce more.
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Asparagus 11 May, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Cut them down in late winter and then eat the new shoots in the spring time.
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Horseradish 26 Mar, Margie Lourens (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, I would also like to know where I can buy. Online if possible Thank you
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Broad Beans (also Fava bean) 13 Mar, Nicolas Panayotou (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
were can I get seeds in South Africa in the North West province
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Potato 04 Mar, Carol Erasmus (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Should potatoes be kept in shade for growing Thanks I live in Capetown Thanks
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 28 Feb, Hannie Jackson (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Morning, where can I get some lufa seeds, ? I hope you can assist me. Thanks.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 01 Aug, Mia van Biljon (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I buy mine on Seeds for Africa (online shop). They are currently out of stock but will come back in stock late September or early October, just in time to sow them (I asked the staff, as I'm looking to buy some too). Just be careful to not sow them too late (buy as soon as they come in stock). To avoid delivery fee, you can collect the seeds at their shop. The seeds are also available on Seeds and Plants South Africa (online shop), but the delivery fee is quite high on that website. Hope this helps.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 06 Sep, Paul (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have a box of loofah seeds. I'm happy to swap some seeds. Or happy to give some. 0823419744
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 14 Feb, gugu dlamini (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
CORN701 does not grow in the ground I tried several times, it grew once after that it doesn't. Second time seeds became big and never progressed in the ground.
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Cardoon 13 Feb, Lyn barnard (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can i obtain cardoon plants or seed on south africa
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Watermelon 07 Feb, Lawrence Msibi (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Which is best fertilizer to use in Mpumalanga for planting watermelons and when to apply such fertilizers. Furthermore, the pesticides etc when to start spaying my watermelons, Thank you so much.
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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 11 Jan, Carol (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi there..I live on the Garden Route, Western Cape. When can I plant Loofa's..?
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 03 Jan, Aaron Mwikisa (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Does it mean i can never get these rhizomes here in Zambia? Please if there is a way, am willing to buy some. Kindly help
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Yacon (also Sunroot) 14 Jan, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
It says it is unsuitable to grow in your area. Try to buy on the internet if you like.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 21 Dec, Johannes Mojela (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hello I want to plant chillies for mike comission butI have 500.s/m can you please please advise me what time must I start to plant
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 02 Jan, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Check the planting guide for your climate zone.
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Ginger 16 Dec, Ebrahim (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Need advice on growing ginger and garlic in Durban
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Ginger 21 Dec, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Read the notes here about growing them or do some google searches.
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 15 Dec, Babe Sedile (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I want to start to grow chilies and I wanted to know the type that of soil that is perfect for it and the type of area that will be good for it see
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) 21 Dec, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Just have good rich loose soil, Soil that has had some manures and compost added to it. Some general fertiliser.
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Asparagus 12 Dec, Bongani Mhlabeni (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am the Procurement Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture Lesotho and like to Procure Asparagus Crowns. 350 x 10 Bundles of 2-year-old asparagus crowns to cover about 1.3 Ha. Cognizant of the scarcity of supply, any of the following varieties will be proffered: UC157, Purchase Passion, Pacific Purple and Marry Washington.
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Garlic 06 Dec, Pieter (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I was not able to find anyone selling day neutral varieties such as Southern Glen; sounds as if day lenght makes a huge difference in warmer subtropical climates; does anyone have advice as to which variety will form the best bulbs in the Lowveld's warm winters
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Onion 29 Nov, Themba Peter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have onions that need transplanting is it the right time, will appreciate the advice.
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Onion 30 Nov, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
You could try but it does say Feb - April.
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Ginger 28 Nov, Arthur Brown (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can ginger grow effectively in Johannesburg South that gets a summer rainfall?
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Pumpkin 26 Nov, Retha (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Months to plant maize, beans and pumpkin
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Carrot 22 Nov, Scelo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can I grow carrots in December? I am in South Africa (Durban)
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