94 SEPTEMBER 2019 | gardenandhome.co.za
THE VEGGIE
GARDEN
Once the last
winter vegetables
(cauliflower, cabbage
and broccoli) have been
harvested, plant heat-
tolerant varieties in a
new position. Add a few
kaleandceleryplants.
Look for different
varieties of Swiss
chard like Lucullus and
GreenWave.
Baby marrow and
patty pan seeds can
be sown in situ; wait
until the weather warmsupincoldareas.Inheavysoils,placethe
seedsontheirsidesforbettergermination.
For quick results, buypunnetsofgreenpepper,chilli
(pictured),aubergineandtomatoseedlings.
When sowing seeds ofcarrots,springonionsandbeetroot,
add some quick-maturingradishes.Astheymatureandare
harvestedfirst,they’llfreeupmorespaceforslowergrowers.
Feed strawberries withahigh-nitrogenfertiliserthenchange
toahigh-potashfoodtoencouragefruitproduction.
Start growing potatoes.Youcanordercertifiedseedpotatoes
fromlivingseeds.co.za
Sow basil seed and keeponawarmwindowsill,orbuysmall
plants, pot them into individualcontainersandkeepinawarm
shelteredplaceuntiltheweatherheatsup.
Divide perennial herbslikemint,oregano,marjoram
andchives.
Splash a sugary bait forfruitflyonfruittreesonce80%
of the blossom has dropped.WIN! ASKNLOGIC
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SPRING-FLOWERING
CLIMBERS1
Wisteriasinensis(wisteria)Stronggrowingand
deciduous,thisclimberbearsgenerousspraysofpurple,
whiteorlilacflowersandhasattractiveautumnfoliage.
Droughttolerant,onceestablished.Pruneinwinterand
afterflowering.
Thelowdown:Frosthardy.Plantitinfullsun.Height:3m+.2
Hardenbergiaviolacea(hardenbergia)Thisevergreen
Australianclimberhasspraysofdelicateflowers.Pruneit
inlatespringtokeepitcompact.
Thelowdown:Half-hardy.Plantitinfullsuninwell-
drainedsoil.Height:1–2m.3
Gelsemiumsempervirens(Carolinajasmine)An
evergreenclimberwithalongfloweringseason,its
clustersoffragrant,yellowtrumpet-shapedflowersshow
upwellagainstitsshinyfoliage.Propagateitfromshoots
appearingfromtherootball.
Thelowdown:Frosttolerant,itprefersfullsunorsemi-
shade.Height:2–3m.Thishandyfruit
picker,fromR225,
from FerndaleNursery,
Constantia,comeswith
razor sharpbladesanda
strong netbasket.Attach
it to a longsticktoreach
fruit likemangoesand
pawpaws. Call 021794 5175.1
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WIN!
EASY
pickings