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Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) 01 Feb, Elaine (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Yes! I live in south Spain which is zone 9b/10a and grew loofah plants successfully in 2021. We had a couple of weeks over 40c (105f) and it grew like crazy! Use straw mulch and water well twice a week.
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Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) 23 Jan, Philip Behrens (USA - Zone 7a climate)
Is there a variety of sweet marjoram hardy to zone 7?
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Onion 19 Jan, Sharon Burke (USA - Zone 7b climate)
I took a kitchen scrap from a yellow onion and now I have roots what kind of soil should I plant this in for indoor in January please and thank you
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Artichokes (Globe) 19 Jan, Darla Herring (USA - Zone 7a climate)
Hi there, We have chaotic weather here in Amarillo, Tx. 4 degrees one night in winter, 60 the next day. Sometimes we get snow, usually we don't. Some winters seem like spring/summer, some are freezing. Then occasionally we get a serious freeze in April and a storm that blows everybody's metal roof off. I planted an imperial star or green globe artichoke 8 years ago - it has nice-looking pink spiky looking flowers. I can't get rid of it and I can't make it produce any more than 2.5" artichokes that are hard and inedible. We get to 108 occasionally in the summer. Why are artichokes listed as ok for zone 7A? Nobody I know can grow them here. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Cabbage 19 Jan, Theresa (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Planting cabbage this weekend hopefully does not get too warm too quick.
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Asparagus 18 Jan, Ericka Wojcik (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Any one have succes growing in 9b?
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Asparagus 28 Jan, Heidi (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Im in La Quinta m, CA and I have the same question! Transplanting mine today! Hopefully will remember to update this post!
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Asparagus 23 Jan, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Not suited to your climate by the look.
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Asparagus 29 Dec, Tami (USA - Zone 9a climate)
I have asparagus growing well. I do get snow a couple days a year here in the high desert of California.
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Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) 13 Jan, (USA - Zone 7a climate)
Is there a variety of sweet marjoram hardy to zone 7?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 13 Jan, Lori (USA - Zone 9a climate)
What varieties of eggplant grows best in 9a?
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 30 Jun, Ava (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I live in Texas City and this is my second time growing egg plant. Last year it was unsuccessful due to the heat and planting too late in the season. This year I’m doing really good because I planted my seeds early in the Spring. This is also my first time cooking eggplant. My husband and I are loving them.
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) 06 Feb, Gene (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Eggplant can be grown here in Florida 9b pretty much all year....at least that is what we do. We keep the same plants growing and producing all year. I would avoid the long Japanese varieties though. We have had better luck with the globe-shaped ones. I put the small plants out under some kind of protection, like a milk carton or such, until they get established. When we get the occasional cold and windy weather, mostly in Jan., I cover the plants with a light blanket, and take it off right away when the weather moderates. Otherwise, they just do fine. Bug-wise, I use insecticidal soap spray, or, Bt. The bugs damage some leaves but not the fruits, usually. Good luck.
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Artichokes (Globe) 11 Jan, Sarah Randall (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Will artichoke grow in zon÷ 10a 9b Southwest Florida? Is Feb good fur planting them?
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Artichokes (Globe) 21 Apr, SoCal BYGarden (USA - Zone 10b climate)
They grew great in Zone 10b. I put 2 in a 2"x3' planner with own bottom. The first year was rough for the plants I thought they were not going to make it. The second year they did OK (5-7) artichokes between both plants. The third year one of the plants did not come back ( they dry up between seasons) but the other plant is doing great. Over 15 globes from 1 plant.
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Garlic 07 Jan, Alan Kuchas (USA - Zone 3b climate)
I’m in zone 3a-3b. In your note for planting garlic , it suggest planting in APRIL? I always plant in October for next years harvest in aug-Sept. if I plant in April will I get bulbs in the Fall?
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Garlic 23 Jan, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Have read, plant in the shortest daylight hours and harvest in the longest hrs of sunlight.
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Radish 06 Jan, Andres S Del Villar (USA - Zone 8b climate)
You may want to do a soil test so you know what you have and what you don't. Using all that potting soil you may need some lime mix in there. If your organic is right out of the bag and not aged you just have to wait several yeas before it's broken down well.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 04 Jan, Fred R soto (USA - Zone 12a climate)
We love Chinese cuisine and have moved to Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is in Zone 12A. We e have cool nights (low 60F) and our patio has areas when it is never in full sun. Is it possible to grow snow peas here. I ask because we are not allowed to bring in seeds into the country and getting them from any source is as much as $50USD for even a packet of 20 to 50 seeds. Thanks in advance.
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 05 Jan, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Plants need sunlight and generally plenty of it.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 02 Jan, Allen (USA - Zone 7b climate)
Hi; I know what a sweet potato slip is but what the heck is a sweet potato crown? All I can find on the internet is recipes for cooking not planting.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 08 Jan, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Crowns are the top sprouting part of a sweet potato. It should say slips too.
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Sweet Potato (also Kumara) 05 Jan, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
A slip should be 20 cm/8 in
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Tomato 02 Jan, Irma (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I always gets my seeds From Burpee’s online. They have always yielded great amount of tomatoes.
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 31 Dec, William (USA - Zone 7a climate)
What is the recommended type sweet corn to grow in zone 7a?
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Sweet corn (also corn,maize) 05 Jan, Anonymous (USA - Zone 5a climate)
More about finding a variety you like. Some corns are starchy and some really sweet.
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 28 Dec, Kevin Carroll (USA - Zone 10a climate)
When can I start winter squash--acorn squash, especially?
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 01 Jan, L Brody (USA - Zone 10a climate)
All squash is planted at the same time. Summer squash will be ready to harvest in the summer months and winter squash will take longer and be ready in the late fall/winter months. This should help with planning out where to plant as well. Happy Gardening!
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 05 Jan, (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Check the planting guide at the top of the page.
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Potato 26 Dec, nelg strebor (USA - Zone 5b climate)
I made sectional container and added 7" sections as growth poked through. Got to about 5' tall . when I unveiled it in latter fall there were very few potatoes. A lot of care for no result, any idea what happened?
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