tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post3039330407165044253..comments2024-03-26T20:26:45.384-07:00Comments on Dubai Veg Growers: How to grow Tomatoes in a container on your balconyShumailahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799718288718401606noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-78106986608772021532022-01-19T20:30:27.344-08:002022-01-19T20:30:27.344-08:00I'm growing two tomato plants and one chili pe...I'm growing two tomato plants and one chili pepper plant in my balcony my issue is with the salt residue that is left on the leaves after watering it with hard water Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590941660633706705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-16499454843018533682017-08-23T12:24:43.123-07:002017-08-23T12:24:43.123-07:00Hi, am thinking about growing some herbs and tomat...Hi, am thinking about growing some herbs and tomato, maybe some other veg, beside some balcony colorful flowers that can resist the weather in dubai.<br />any advise on when and what and am little bit greedy, where to find good materials for planting, as Dubai Gardens is not really the perfect place.<br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255706156543662243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-46203879990205600402016-12-19T12:11:44.727-08:002016-12-19T12:11:44.727-08:00Hi
I have tomato,green chilli,coriander,mint,curry...Hi<br />I have tomato,green chilli,coriander,mint,curry leaves,sarso and methi,I want to try my hand at growing something ,but I'd like to do it from seeds dat would b available at home in the kitchen..plz help with some tips..Ohh and my tomatoes r all green,how long before they turn red?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570924874550290436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-75864796126874181932014-06-23T03:48:39.064-07:002014-06-23T03:48:39.064-07:00Hi Shumaila.. Thanks for wonderful post.. I reside...Hi Shumaila.. Thanks for wonderful post.. I reside in abu dhabi and would like to grow tomatoes in pots and very new to gardening. In the post you have mentioned to sow the seeds in October.. can I do it now that's some time in July and as u have in previous comment can I use the seeds from tomatoes and put it inside the pot directly. how much sunlight is required. As I am working, can u suggest me the ideas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15712667062161349904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-47749207658925075812014-05-07T21:50:27.262-07:002014-05-07T21:50:27.262-07:00Anil, both seed and soil are available in lulu and...Anil, both seed and soil are available in lulu and carrefour. You can get soil especially meant for growing vegetables. There are seed packets available in carrefour. But I grew my tomato plants by taking seeds from a tomato itself. JAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123406826181845194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-76704565000153418942014-04-29T01:28:08.707-07:002014-04-29T01:28:08.707-07:00Im new to this and i dont know from where to get t...Im new to this and i dont know from where to get the soil or seeds, i have a terrace and want to plant different kinda of plants, lettuce, bittergourd, tomatoes, eggplant,coriander,curry leaves,would you help me?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235713269460886515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-4325732147014729462013-04-11T17:06:10.980-07:002013-04-11T17:06:10.980-07:00Hi u r superb.& ur help in growing plant indee...Hi u r superb.& ur help in growing plant indeed help all.I feel tat ur from Pakistan.Am I right?I m also a plant lover last time I grow Spring onion,garlic plants(I hope its the right name)& methi in my balcony. I love to grow tomatoes, chilies & other vegies.I hope u will help me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759245266534148261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-37020918381250753982012-11-13T21:58:58.932-08:002012-11-13T21:58:58.932-08:00Help! Some of my plants aren't growing and the...Help! Some of my plants aren't growing and the leaves are very pale. Maybe there's not enough sun on my balcony?RedJethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395921039143880865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-67815794621697107892012-07-11T12:52:20.738-07:002012-07-11T12:52:20.738-07:00r u shumaila ahmed from Hamdard public school??r u shumaila ahmed from Hamdard public school??Razahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18314613024734267046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-36088189884092884502011-11-17T20:34:59.691-08:002011-11-17T20:34:59.691-08:00Hi Rabia,
Come round by all means...i don't th...Hi Rabia,<br />Come round by all means...i don't think its too late for spinach, lettuce and bak choy...all these don't mind a bit of cool...i have planted some malabar spinach and one seed has just germinated, planning to get some seeds/seedlings in from pakistan when i go next month...lettuce hasn't shown up yet and i need to check on the bak choi- i seed to have forgotten about it! I have some safaid mooli seeds that my dad sent from karachi- happy to share...i haven't put them in myself yet...<br />drop me a line at shum.ahmed@gmail.com and i'll send u my number...Shumailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799718288718401606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-9647118402876006402011-11-17T12:36:32.724-08:002011-11-17T12:36:32.724-08:00superb blog. really enjoyed it.
i have a huge ga...superb blog. really enjoyed it. <br /><br />i have a huge garden. am wondering if i can drop by your place some time for inspiration and tips. am tempted and encouraged by you.....thinking of going with baby spinach, lettuce and buk choy. do you thinkits too late to sow?<br /><br />Rabia<br /><br />ps.some sufaid mooli sounds great......just like home :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-56873455366794593682011-11-16T23:06:10.018-08:002011-11-16T23:06:10.018-08:00Hi Khabbab, thanks...look forward to seeing you ar...Hi Khabbab, thanks...look forward to seeing you aroundShumailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799718288718401606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-83015102870560073082011-11-07T03:22:17.142-08:002011-11-07T03:22:17.142-08:00Very informative post indeed. I love growing tomat...Very informative post indeed. I love growing tomatoes in containers. I am sure this post will help and encourage lots of gardeners. Will be visiting your blog more often.Muhammad khabbabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248882335224914970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-57825230345543469002011-11-02T04:29:01.011-07:002011-11-02T04:29:01.011-07:00Hi Anh
Thanks for leaving a comment. What bit of ...Hi Anh<br /><br />Thanks for leaving a comment. What bit of Austraila are you in? Is your spring quite warm (22-30C) like in Dubai?Shumailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799718288718401606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-45547196838648845552011-11-01T23:05:58.841-07:002011-11-01T23:05:58.841-07:00how wonderful! We are in late spring now in Austra...how wonderful! We are in late spring now in Australia and my tomato plants are growing!Anhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712039473488252840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-32886515434028416492011-10-31T04:42:39.018-07:002011-10-31T04:42:39.018-07:00what a thorough post,Shumaila! I'm never into ...what a thorough post,Shumaila! I'm never into gardening but was thinking of it for the sake of having greens on my shots but the space issue kept me out of it.(My balcony is really small.)Your post inspires me to try it! Let me give it a try and see how it goes..Thanks dearLove and other Spiceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156454106972517365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-1681328331913649802011-10-31T02:46:09.869-07:002011-10-31T02:46:09.869-07:00Shumaila, you have not left out anything, how thor...Shumaila, you have not left out anything, how thorough! sounds like something I can do, but then again all my plants never grow beyond the first sprout :( I really would love to be able to plant some herbs or vegs, will definitely try this one, and let you know how it goes! Afterall I love tomatoes :))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00987449693046172592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-91276944735743549212011-10-30T21:08:39.158-07:002011-10-30T21:08:39.158-07:00thanks Sally- this lady at My Tiny Plot really ins...thanks Sally- this lady at My Tiny Plot really inspires me- definitely planning on saving seed this year so as to be completely self-sufficient in toms next year :)Shumailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799718288718401606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-16709089220261439672011-10-30T21:04:55.788-07:002011-10-30T21:04:55.788-07:00Really comprehensive information. I'm not fee...Really comprehensive information. I'm not feeding mine enough so must rectify. This link about saving seed is interesting http://www.mytinyplot.co.uk/seed-saving/saving-tomato-seed/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-86038250153820510472011-10-30T21:00:55.800-07:002011-10-30T21:00:55.800-07:00Well, with the potting soil we get here, no you do...Well, with the potting soil we get here, no you don't need it but there's no harm using compost to sow seeds really. It's just that compost is not commonly available here and i wanted to make it easy for everyone...Shumailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799718288718401606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320094763138922881.post-26767602170680500672011-10-30T20:38:59.604-07:002011-10-30T20:38:59.604-07:00no compost at the time of sowing??no compost at the time of sowing??shaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026523886485785813noreply@blogger.com