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Sep06

Going Organic Your Questions Part Two

In part 2 of the FAQ’s about organic gardening, we will look at 4 more of your questions:

Why are chemicals SO bad?

Do I have to plant special seeds?

What about pest control?

Is ‘No Dig Gardening’ the same as organic gardening?

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Sep04

Going Organic Your Questions Part One

Organic produce, like fruit and vegetables have become big business, and the word ‘organic’ appears to be a license to print money.

However, looking at many of the ‘organic’ offerings does not instill confidence that the extra money is worth it.

So, what does it take to grow your own organic produce?

Here are the most frequently asked questions by someone considering growing their own organic produce for the first time.

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  • Photo of the Moment

    Heirloom Tomato 'Red Currant'
  • What To Sow Late Summer to Early Autumn

    Outside Vegetables
    Winter Beans
    Beetroot (pre-soak seed)
    Winter Cabbage
    **Carrot
    **Lettuce
    Salad Greens(Arugula, Miners lettuce etc)
    **Parsnip
    Radicchio
    Radish
    Silver beet (pre-soak seed)
    Swede
    Turnip
    Brussels sprouts
    **Leeks
    **Spring onions
    Bulb Fennel
    **Celery
    Broccoli
    Kohlrabi
    Winter Cauliflower
    Winter Squash

    Sow to Grow in Pots (Glasshouse Needed)
    Asparagus
    Artichokes
    Capsicum
    Chilli Peppers
    Dill Pepper
    Cucumber
    Melon (Cool Weather Variety)

    Herbs
    Basil Dark Opal
    Basil Thai
    Chervil Curled (French Parsley)
    Chives Garlic
    Dill
    Lemon Grass
    Oregano
    Parsley Gigante Italian
    Parsley Triple Curled
    Peppermint
    Russian Tarragon
    Sage
    Sorrel
    Sweet Marjoram
    ** Seeds to sow directly into the soil as they don't like being transplanted**

  • Southern Hemisphere

    CURRENT MOON