General
PA
I am totally new to vegetable gardening, never grown anything myself before but I have decided that this is the year. I would like to know what the best (easiest!) vegetables are for a beginner like me. I have a good amount of space but I don’t want to run before I can walk and end up unable to...
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by: Karen Miller
(2 points)
Posted: March 15, 2013
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General
OK Zone 7
I am curious to find out what peoples experiences are with buying ladybirds and releasing them in the vegetable garden. Do the ladybugs establish and hang around all summer or is it more short term? I'm interesting in trying them out as I had a problem with aphids and whiteflies on my plants...
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by: Emily Field
(1 point)
Posted: March 15, 2013
3
answers
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General
None Given
Can you grow sugar cane in central florida (zone 9) and if so where can I get some?
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by: Mark
(3 points)
Posted: March 14, 2013
2
answers
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Cherry (including sour)
MO
The cherry in our yard has what I'm now sure is black knot. I see that it might be possible to prune back the diseased branches and maybe save the tree. Would anyone be able to give advice on the best way to do this?
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by: Dave P.
(1 point)
Posted: March 14, 2013
1
answer
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Artichoke
MI
I have been growing up some globe artichoke transplants and they were doing great. However over the last couple of days, the leaves at the bottom of the plants have started to go brown and shrivel up. Is this damping-off? What can I do to rescue my plants?
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by: Abby
(7 points)
Posted: March 14, 2013
1
answer
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Cantaloupe
NY
Is it possible to grow melon in a container? I am trying to start a balcony garden and I am limited to containers. Has anybody tried this and had success? If so which variety?
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by: Sophie Brooks
(3 points)
Posted: March 13, 2013
1
answer
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Garlic (Allium Sativum)
None Given
I planted a few garlic cloves for the first time in the Fall and I am eagerly awaiting them sprouting in the spring. How quickly does garlic tend to emerge? Is there any chance that a cold wet winter could have damaged them?
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by: Angie Hayes
(1 point)
Posted: March 13, 2013
2
answers
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Strawberry
Zone 7
I ask this as I know that strawberry does not do well with competition. Is there something that will do well and not affect the strawberry too much. Is there an optimum amount of space to leave between a strawberry patch and other plants? I can't seem to find the information I need so any input...
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by: Ed Simmons
(3 points)
Posted: March 13, 2013
1
answer
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Pepper, bell
CO
I know that I should rotate the plants that I grow in my vegetable garden but how often is best? Can I grow pepper in the same spot as last year? I don't have much space to play with and they did very well there.
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by: Becca Harman
(1 point)
Posted: March 12, 2013
1
answer
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Potato
I managed to raise a December crop of potato but when I harvested them, many had green areas of skin. What would cause this?
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by: Red
(1 point)
Posted: March 12, 2013
1
answer
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Tomato
Zone 7B
So having read a bit more about growing indeterminates I have another question. Some people seem to advocate topping the tomato plants to ripen fruit later in the season, while other recommend simply pinching off flowers and new fruits. What is the opinion on here, is one method better than the...
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by: cara smith
(2 points)
Posted: March 12, 2013
3
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Gooseberry
The gooseberry I have in my back yard has not flowered once. I have lived here for about 4 years now, the plant was there when we moved here so its not one I planted. It looks very healthy. What could the problem be? Can I do anything to help it along?
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by: Pamela Croft
(1 point)
Posted: March 11, 2013
1
answer
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Maize (corn)
Zone 7B
Can somebody please settle this argument for me. My husband wants me to grow baby corn in the garden this year but will not believe me that it is simply regular corn that has not matured. He says it is a special variety. Who is right here? Help me please!
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by: cara smith
(2 points)
Posted: March 11, 2013
1
answer
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General
Luvilukuni, Tanzania
This is a followup question to one that I had posted with regard to cover crops for erosion control in Tanzania ( see an additional picture below).
I have been thinking about trying Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) for some time, but do not know much about its water and nutrient requirements and am...
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by: Markus Walsh
(4 points)
Posted: March 10, 2013
1
answer
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Tomato
PA
When should I start tomato seeds indoors for transplanting? I'm in zone 6?
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by: Marsha Anderson
(5 points)
Posted: March 9, 2013
1
answer
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General
United Kingdom
We got a major slug infestation in the vegetables last year and as we are starting to plan our planting for spring I figured I would get some advise about whether there is anything I can do to prepare my beds to keep them away this year. Is there anything I can do before planting that will...
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by: Greg Coyle
(3 points)
Posted: March 9, 2013
1
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General
IL, Zone 8a
I have a small problem of mint growing uncontrollably all over my garden and I could really use some advice on the best method of getting rid of it. Am I going to have to dig it all out?
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by: Sharon Conroy
(1 point)
Posted: March 8, 2013
2
answers
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Apple
I have been told by a friend (who also happens to live next door) that I should not plant apple trees in the yard as there are cedars growing in the area and they can get a disease from them. There is a small patch of cedars growing about 3 miles away as far as I know - are they really going to...
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by: Alex Ramirez
(2 points)
Posted: March 8, 2013
2
answers
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Tomato
Zone 7B
I usually grow determinate varieties in containers but I thought I’d try my hand at a few indeterminates this year, any tips on suckering for a first time grower?
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by: cara smith
(2 points)
Posted: March 8, 2013
1
answer
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Chilli Pepper
Nice to see a page for hot peppers on here. I have a question that I'm sorta posting on behalf of a friend. He said he grew some jalapenos up last year but the peppers were very mild and didn't have the heat that they ought to. I've never had this happen before and I'd really like to know what...
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by: Bill
(3 points)
Posted: March 7, 2013
2
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Apple
ND
Our apple tree is producing extensive suckers and I’m worried about cutting them as I have been told that this will just make the tree produce even more of them. Any advice as to what is best to do here?
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by: Jack Wilson
(1 point)
Posted: March 6, 2013
2
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Pepper, bell
Hi.I have noticed this two years running. My bell pepper plant will produce lots of flowers, but they drop off without producing fruit. What could be causing this? I'd really appreciate the help.
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by: Nina R
(1 point)
Posted: March 5, 2013
4
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General
OK Zone 7
is this one of those things that everybody has their own preferred way of doing or is there a definitive method that I should follow. I lost some plants last time round and suspect it was shock that got ‘em.
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by: Emily Field
(1 point)
Posted: March 5, 2013
1
answer
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General
IL, Zone 8a
I want to install a raised bed and as well as some leafy greens, I’d like to grow some root crops later in the season like carrots and potatoes. Whats a good depth of soil which will allow me to grow these successfully?
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by: Sharon Conroy
(1 point)
Posted: March 4, 2013
2
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Squash
I was intending to grow up at least three different types of squash this spring but I have read that they are likely to cross pollinate. what exactly does this mean in terms of the fruit, will my squash end up as a mix of varieties?
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by: Susan Davis
(1 point)
Posted: March 3, 2013
3
answers
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Tomato
USA
My entire tomato crop was wiped out because my plants got wilt last summer, what’s the best way to stop the same thing happening again this year?
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by: Maggie Muffins
(1 point)
Posted: March 2, 2013
3
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General
Luvilukuni, Tanzania
We are currently experiencing massive soil erosion in the Kisongo area of Tanzania. The general location can be found on a Google Earth search. What might be some fast growing, tough, non-invasive cover crops that we might be able to use to slow this down?
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by: Markus Walsh
(4 points)
Posted: March 2, 2013
7
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General
I am an amateur gardener with only about 3 or 4 years of experience. I have a yard with a small corner of full sun, but I'd like to make use of the rest of the area as well, which receives varying degrees of partial sunlight. I want to grow produce, not ornamental plants. So far I've tried...
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by: Miriam Stein
(5 points)
Posted: March 1, 2013
1
answer
1961
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Squash
NJ
My squash got to about 3 inches long and then just shriveled up. what could have caused this? can i grow squash again this year or will the same thing happen?
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by: Beth Johnson
(2 points)
Posted: March 1, 2013
1
answer
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General
can you recommend a good balanced fertilizer (organic) for tomatoes, eggplant, squash? when is the best time to apply it to my vegetables. thanks
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by: Pamela Croft
(1 point)
Posted: February 28, 2013
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