Definition Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be defined as an approach that starts with promoting the health of plants and applying a combination of techniques and strategies that monitor pest …
Integrated Pest Management
Weeds and Pests
Organic agriculture is a holistic approach built upon natural ecosystems which include insects, wildlife, diverse plant life and the biological activities of organisms living within the soil and other parts …
Vol 7 No 3 Issue 24 (Spring 1999)
Spring 1999 Download the PDF version here.
COGS Community Gardens
About The Gardens COGS operates twelve community gardens in the ACT region, at Charnwood, Crace, Cook, Cotter, Dickson, Erindale, Holder, Kaleen, Kambah, Mitchell, Oaks Estate and O’Connor. These gardens are …
Swedes
Start from seed: February Optimum soil temperature for germination: 7-25°C Plant spacing: 15-20 cm Days to maturity: 70-120 days Introduction Swede (Brassica napus var. napobrassica), also known as rutabaga in …
Radishes
Start from seed: January-March, August-December Optimum soil temperature for germination: 8-30°C Plant spacing: 2-5 cm Days to maturity: 20-65 days Introduction Radishes (Raphanus sativus) are part of the Brassicaceae family, …
Parsnips
Start from seed: November – January Optimum soil temperature for germination: 17-23°C Plant spacing: 10-15 cm Days to maturity: 90-130 days Introduction Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) belong to the Apiaceae family, …
Olives
Start from seed: Not recommended (use grafted trees or cuttings) Optimum soil temperature for germination: Not applicable Plant seedlings: March-May or August-September Plant spacing: 4-6 meters (2m for hedging) Days …
Kohlrabi
Start from seed: February-March and August-November Optimum soil temperature for germination: 15-25°C Plant spacing: 20-30 cm Days to maturity: 55-70 days Introduction Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is a member …
Japanese Turnips
Start from seed: February-March and August-October Optimum soil temperature for germination: 15-21°C Plant spacing: 10-15 cm Days to maturity: 35-50 days Introduction Japanese turnips (Brassica rapa var. rapa), also known …