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PLANT and SEED VARIETIES (81)
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Weed?Hi guys, novice gardener here. This year I have grown a few varieties of flowers from seed and I am starting to enjoy the blooms. However I… Started by Lauren |
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Nov 18, 2020 Reply by Doug Hanning |
ChayaThere's a lot of info about Chaya on YouTube (LINK) --if you are keen on the research. I'm still waiting for my cutting -- so I amuse myse… Started by Dave Riley |
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Nov 16, 2020 Reply by Dave Riley |
Difference between Armenian-type cucumbersI do like Armenian cucumbers -- and the long Asian types likeSuyo Long. Today Bunnings was selling striped Armenian cucumber seedlings -- s… Started by Dave Riley |
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Aug 14, 2020 Reply by Doug Hanning |
Keen to try this varietyYou know how it is. You go to the local IGA for some milk and you leave with an unusual variety of seeds that you've never heard of. We e… Started by Fiona Ryan |
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Jul 20, 2020 Reply by Sophie |
What is a Capsicum?As to the name we use: The fruit (technically berries in the strict botanical sense) of Capsicum plants have a variety of names depending… Started by Dave Riley |
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Dec 10, 2019 Reply by Andrew Cumberland |
Peperoni di SeniseI never have much luck with sweet peppers -- aka capsicums. The exception is the 'Perennial Capsicum' whose wee bushes are very generous in… Started by Dave Riley |
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Jul 7, 2019 Reply by Dave Riley |
Winged BeansI wanted to give a heads up for Winged Beans. There has been some discussion here on BLF -- but not much. There are a seriously wonderful v… Started by Dave Riley |
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Jun 29, 2019 Reply by Andrew Cumberland |
Yuca / Cassava in the Home GardenCassava is a very useful starchy vegetable. I planted some a couple of years back and was mightily impressed with its hedging attributes.… Started by Dave Riley |
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How Hot is That Chilli?Filched the pic from Twitter, original source unknown. Started by Elaine de Saxe |
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Broad BeansThe all-time favourite edible. A marginal crop for this area (coastal south-east Queensland). And one I have struggled to grow for years. U… Started by Elaine de Saxe |
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Oct 14, 2018 Reply by Rob Walter |
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GrowVetiver
Vetiver grass helps to stabilise soil and protects it against erosion. It can protect against pests and weeds. Vetiver is also used as animal feed. (Wiki.)
GrowVetiver is a plant nursery run by Dave & Keir Riley that harvests and grows Vetiver grass for local community applications and use. It is based in Beachmere, just north of Brisbane, Australia.
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