western-queensland-gardening-guide.pdf - South West NRM

Chapter 5. Propagation of trees and shrubs from seed
Obtaining seed
Pre-germination treatment of seed
Growing media
Sowing and germination
Labelling and records
Pricking out and dibbling
Growing
Hardening off
Re-potting
Chapter 6. Common pests and diseases of horticulhlral crops in
western Queensland 48
Good gardening practices reduce pest problems 48
Follow safety warnings 49
Citrus and other fruits 50
Vegetables 53
Roses and other flowers 57
Chapter 7. Insects affecting farm trees
Stem injections of insecticides to control pests in trees
ich pesticide to use
Pesticide safetv
J
Torn Wyatt's organic recipes for pest control
List of Tables
Table i. Recommended pH range 7
Table 2. Australian native plants for growing in salt contaminated soil or with salt contaminated
water 9
Table 3. Plants for alkaline andlor salty soils 10
Table 4. Australian native plants suitable for hot dry areas 12
Table 5. Species lists for heavylclay soils 13
Table 6. Species lists for sandylloamy soils 14
Table 7. Types of fertiliser 39
Table 8. Design ideas for tree guards 41
Table 9. Common pre-germination treatments 43
Table 10. Germination details 45
Table 11. Possible treatments for insect problems on trees and shrubs (prepared by Dr Judy King) 60
Table12 The easy guide to chemicals 65