Growing turmeric in south florida
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Comments (3)Zorba, is that a vine or a cutting from a shrub or something else? I doubt that it is Lablab purpurea (formerly Dolichos lablab) 'Hyacinth Bean Vine' due to the woody stem. The flowers\seed pods and lack of purple stems point to some other plant. Here is a link that might be useful: Hyacinth Bean Vine...See MoreGrowing in South Florida 02
Comments (2)Perhaps Ilex glabra (Inkberry Holly, Appalachian Tea, etc.)....See MoreGrowing Strawberries in South Florida
Comments (5)Hi hard to believe Florida is the second largest producer of strawberries in the world ,isn't it?? lol I've had the best luck with June bearers in winter aiming at production in Jan Feb. Last year I had both "Fiesta" and Ozark Beauty " actually make it through summer . I grow them in Strawberry jars in a mix of Coir and pine bark fines transplanting the offsets . I erred again in transplanting too early (too hot) and lost half of them lol. You might check out the UF website they have all kinds of info for the different methods with a list of the most produtive varieties for the different zones in florida. GOOD LUCK!!! gary...See MoreHelp please. I want to grow some roses in pots in south florida
Comments (10)I have a lot of experience with planting roses in pots. Consider why you want to use pots instead of planting your roses in the ground. If you want to keep your roses in pots for a long time I would consider a larger pot (10gal+) such as: I got this one at Costco ($20) a few years back. Now, if you want to pot up your roses temporarily for the purpose of giving your roses a head start, which is what I did this past year, I would recommend using cheaper nursery pots (the big box stores don't sell these, I buy mine from Diamond Fertilizer for around $1 each). I go all out and create my own potting mix by mixing top soil with compost, Perilite, granular fertilizer, and peat moss (1 bag + 1 bag + ten cups + 3 cups + 5 cups). It's an inexpensive way to pot up several dozen roses, but is very labor intensive. I used to mix in the crystals for hydration, but I didn't see much of a difference so I cut out the expense. I have found that the Miracle Gro Rose Soil is good, but I get the same outcome using the competitions garden soil (it costs around $6 a bag). I did cover my garden beds in professional grade ground cover to stem off the weeds and prevent the roses from rooting down in the ground, as this sets them back a bit when you have to relocate the pot and tear up the roots in the process. I only have a problem with needing to raise the roses off of the ground during the extreme wet months, and even then there's no predicting what will happen. I have planted several roses on Dr. Huey directly into the ground and the average life span runs between three and five years with very good care. The ones that survive past five years are those that set off on their own roots and tend to be very hardy (Don Juan, Sonia, Mister Lincoln, Queen Elizabeth, etc.). You will have to keep to a regular spray program in order to achieve success with these roses. I've found that planting these roses close to a house tends to increase their success. Unfortunately, I've had limited success with those bagged roses once placed in the ground. They are extremely difficult to start to begin with. Once you DO get them started, they tend to be less healthy than potted roses you'd find in the garden center (my experience). Try posting pictures of your situation for better feedback. Good Luck! -Adrian....See MoreEric
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