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seeds Melbourne/Victoria growers - too late to start seedlings this summer/suppliers?

Xipe_Totec

Xipe_Totec

Hi fellow Melbournites and Victorians,

I was thinking about starting some Trinidad Scorpions and/or Bih Jolokias going. I do all my initial sprouting of seeds inside and move the little guys outside to pots (about 90 per cent sun position) when they are ready. Realistically, that would be a couple of weeks from now if I sowed them immediately (mid Feb 2012).

From anyone's similar experience, have I left my run too late with Autumn/Winter encroaching? I could have the plants inside potentially, but am not able to go a hydro or grow light setup.

Also, can you recommend a trustworthy supplier of superhot seeds to Victoria? I'd actually prefer to buy from anyone within this forum if possible :halo:

Cheers,

Nick
 
Well Jungle rain would be a good start to buy seeds from and he is in Victoria as well. Hippyseedcompany or wildfire Chilli's are another 2 seed suppliers who you can't go wrong with
 
for seeds check out
http://www.thehippyseedcompany.com/ - Based in NSW, run by Neil
http://www.pepperlover.com/ - Based in the US i think, they have a very good range and good service. run by Judy
http://wildfirechilli.com.au - Based in WA, run by Candice
http://www.junglerain.com.au/ - Based in Geelong, run by Grant. http://www.facebook....inGourmetChilli
they are all members of this forum.

imo its probable a bit late to plant in Melbourne.

also to keep in mind that some seeds can take quite a while to sprout. this year i had some Habs that took over a month to sprout. by this time its getting closer and closer to winter.
 
+ 1 on all those reccomndations.
It is unfortunately too late to be starting seedlings though. Save your seeds and get a good head start next season!
 
I second pepperlover. They gave me extra seeds :) . I don't think it's too late yet. Maybe if they take a long time germinating (that happens from what I've read). I can grow late in the season though.


Edit: My habs germinated quickly. However, I germinated many seeds and tossed after I got as many as I wanted. Sadly I lost one seedling, but I plan for that stuff. I replaced it with an extra germinated Thai pepper :) .
 
Google chillibird , in qld , nick... i am in a similar boat to to you mate and i started seedlings with no success in sept oct, then had some moderate strikes with seeds in early december.. but alas i think ive missed the optimum output boat in regards to yield... ( chilli bird replaced my entire order when nothing seemed to strike)
If you go to the Preston markets , look up The Plant Whiz , Google him if u like , James there is the owner, he could sell you some already developed plants with fruits on them .. ( i bought off him 4 weeks back and am quite happy to get a yield for my first season)

ciao.
 
Opps, it's too late to grow in the summer. Sorry about that. Buying plants and waiting for next season to grow from seed would be the best option. Start indoors mid winter or earlier next season.

Edit: I'm cutting it close starting bhuts late winter. I'd give them 6 months with the addition of the time they germinate (could be up to 130 days I've read :( ).
 
Thanks very much guys!

I have to contain my enthusiasm at present and be realistic regarding the season, but it's so hard whilst reading these forums, the passion and inspiration is contagious :) The seed contacts are excellent too and I'm planning big things for Spring!

Cheers,

Nick
 
Only 4 months to wait before you can start for next season which isn't too long really. If you are really prepared and have resources to overwinter then you could start some seeds now and nurture the plants through winter to get a bit of a head start ....
 
if you have the space, there is a small green house available on scoopon or one of those sites for like $40 delivered. if you arent growing big then maybe there is a way to greenhouse them over winter? ive got a few seeds down and am planning on trying this to see how it goes. Saying that, ive also kept seeds from each type i have down in case i kill them :) alot of what i have read on here points to experimenting with what works for you..
 
Thanks for the tip dancrowe!

I buckled and bought some TS Morouga Blend and Butch T's from the Hippy Seed Company (thanks for the excellent service Luke!) and will do a pre-emptive strike of one seedling each as soon as they arrive and go the greenhouse for my overwintering with the rest kept for the next season.

Can't stop looking at the pics on the Hippy Seed Company Facebook site, it's like Chilli Porn :)
 
dancrowe said:
if you have the space, there is a small green house available on scoopon or one of those sites for like $40 delivered. if you arent growing big then maybe there is a way to greenhouse them over winter? ive got a few seeds down and am planning on trying this to see how it goes. Saying that, ive also kept seeds from each type i have down in case i kill them :) alot of what i have read on here points to experimenting with what works for you..
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ive been looking@ scoopon for 20 minutes i cant see any greenhouse.. just pizza,paintball and facials :(
 
http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/greenhouse-4-tier/

deals direct.. my bad. something like this is what im going to try, but then i am not planning on any more than say 6-8 plants to try, and starting to grow more later this year.. these are just experimental to see what works for me ATM.

check out the hippyseedcomany on youtube! his chilli tests are gold.. watch him eat a butch T for real entertainment :P
 
Now is a good time to start C. pubescens varieties. I started one about this time last year in Canberra. It continued to grow through the winter in a spot protected from frost and even produced some fruit in winter. It really took off in early spring and is now about 7 feet tall with lots of ripe fruit.
 
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