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mushroom growing kit | Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Growing Mushrooms at Home in Australia

Most first-time mushroom growers and home gardeners will usually start their journey with a mushroom growing kit.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: September 13, 2023

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Vegetables to Grow in the Shade in Australia

Primarily, you want to grow leafy green vegetables that are not grown for their fruits.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: September 12, 2023

Bok Choy | Fruit & Vegetables

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Companion Plants for Bok Choy: Top Picks

To provide some shade for your bok choy plants, consider growing some beans, corn or cucumbers on the western side.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: September 7, 2023

passion fruit seedling | Fruit & Vegetables

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When to Plant Passion Fruit in Australia

If you plant your vine in spring, it will have plenty of time to become established before the cooler weather comes around again.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: September 4, 2023

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Complete Guide to Planting Strawberries in Melbourne

These juicy, red fruits are not only tasty but also easy to grow.

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Written by: Steve Kropp

Published on: September 4, 2023

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How Long do Tomatoes Take to Grow? [Answered]

How long a tomato will take to grow will depend on the variety that you’re growing and the weather conditions.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: August 31, 2023

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How and When to Harvest Peas in Australia

Once your pea plants are growing successfully, you’ll want to know how and when to harvest them.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: August 28, 2023

Blueberries | Fruit & Vegetables

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A Taste of Success: How to Grow Blueberries in Australia 

The most important thing to remember is that blueberries really like an acid soil. So, before planting your blueberries, make sure that you do a soil test.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: August 24, 2023

watermelons | Fruit & Vegetables

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How and When to Pick Watermelon in Australia for a Juicy Harvest

The trick with growing watermelons is knowing when the fruits are ready to harvest. They have to be picked at just the right time because they won’t ripen once they’re removed from the vine.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: August 24, 2023

Trellis for Snow Peas | Fruit & Vegetables

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Building a Trellis for Snow Peas (Step-by-Step)

There are plenty of trellising ideas you can use but here’s a simple trellis you can make using only a few materials.

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Written by: Annette Hird

Published on: August 22, 2023

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