Selwyn Times: November 07, 2017
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
39<br />
Gardening<br />
gardening without guesswork<br />
Question:<br />
Is now a good time to plant Tomatoes?<br />
<strong>November</strong> is a great time<br />
Answer: to plant tomatoes outside,<br />
as the weather is more<br />
settled now. Prepare the ground 2 to 3 weeks before<br />
planting. Dig in good compost and remove any<br />
weeds. While you are there, check that the soil is<br />
not too dry. The best site to grow tomatoes is one<br />
that has plenty of sun, shelter from cold winds,<br />
and access to a good water supply (but has good<br />
drainage too). Tomatoes are gross feeders, meaning<br />
they will need a lot of nutrients through the growing<br />
season. At planting time, incorporate fertilisers such<br />
as Intelligro Tomato Fertiliser or Nitrophoska. Hold<br />
on to the fertiliser, you will need this through the<br />
season.<br />
Place the supporting stakes in the ground before planting, and tie the stems to the<br />
stakes. Once rapid growth has started they must not get stressed so need to have<br />
regular watering and be tied to the stake to keep the stems straight. Laterals must be<br />
removed as soon as they are able to be handled to encourage flower development.<br />
For more information, check out our website: www.intelligro.co.nz<br />
or visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/igro.co.nz<br />
Thanks to Kathy for her question<br />
QuAlITy prOducTs FrOm ThE WEB TO ThE shEd!<br />
WIN!<br />
A $50<br />
INTEllIgrO gIFT<br />
VOuchEr!<br />
Fertilising Tomatoes<br />
In a garden bed - Apply 100 grams per square metre of Intelligro<br />
Tomato Fertiliser every 4 weeks during the growing season<br />
(spring and summer). Mix well and water after application.<br />
In a pot or container - We would recommend using Intelligro<br />
Topdressing Fertiliser for tomatoes that are in some form of pot<br />
or container. Apply 1-2 grams per litre of pot size, every 4-6<br />
weeks during the key growth periods of spring and summer.<br />
Water well after application.<br />
Wednesday <strong>November</strong> 8 <strong>2017</strong><br />
Local<br />
News<br />
Now<br />
Send us your<br />
question and<br />
BE IN<br />
Fire rages, homes at risk<br />
TO WIN!<br />
Email to: info@igro.co.nz or post<br />
your question on our Facebook page:<br />
www.facebook.com/igro.co.nz<br />
New questions received by<br />
Tuesday 15th <strong>November</strong>.<br />
Time To roll up<br />
Those sleeves<br />
and geT ouT in<br />
The garden!<br />
growing with you<br />
SprIng Is here –<br />
It’S Sow Time<br />
how to get the best results from<br />
seeds and seedlings<br />
100% NatIve In<br />
The capItal<br />
Unravelling the secrets of<br />
Otari-wilton Bush<br />
The New Zealand<br />
landscape awards<br />
The people behind<br />
the projects<br />
September 2016 | 100%<br />
It’s time<br />
to grow!<br />
New look and more<br />
content than ever!<br />
MeeT LeSTer Brice<br />
A Garden coach<br />
now bigger than ever<br />
The magazine for<br />
gardeners who like to get<br />
their hands dirty<br />
$7.90 incl. GST<br />
ISSN 2423-0219<br />
Save our roSeS<br />
How a rose register is protecting our heritage<br />
auckland Botanic GardenS<br />
Why we love our public grounds<br />
SubScribe from<br />
$43. 50*<br />
*6 issues/6 months<br />
There are so many things to do in the garden it will certainly<br />
keep you busy! The good news is that the fine weather is<br />
becoming steadier, and the daylight hours are getting longer.<br />
Lawns, veggies, fruit – all of these needs some TLC through<br />
the month. Here are our top picks for each of these.<br />
Lawns<br />
- Remove weeds<br />
- Fertilise<br />
- Treat grass grub<br />
- Water regularly<br />
General Gardening<br />
- Fertilise citrus<br />
- Apply bark mulch<br />
- Establish a watering routine<br />
Some veggies you can<br />
plant now<br />
- Tomatoes<br />
- Lettuce<br />
- Capsicum<br />
- Courgettes<br />
Head to our website<br />
to get more detailed<br />
information about<br />
what you can do in<br />
the garden through<br />
the month.<br />
Remember to keep<br />
safe while you’re<br />
out in the sun. Slip,<br />
slop, slap and wrap,<br />
and wear those<br />
gardening gloves to<br />
be on the safe side.<br />
SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE<br />
0800 77 77 10<br />
www.gaRdeNER.kiwI<br />
For more information,check out our website: www.igro.co.nz<br />
or visit our facebook page:<br />
www.facebook.com/igro.co.nz<br />
NEW ENTRANCE: 261 Manion Road, Weedons<br />
Access to Intelligro from Manion Road is now available from both the<br />
Weedons Ross Road end, and Curraghs Road entrances.<br />
www.igro.co.nz | Phone 03 347 9415
Change language