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2018 Southern Hemisphere Grow Down-Under

Hi All
 
It's getting to that stage where we need to plan the next growdown.
 
I can supply the Aji Cito seeds, but will need to get them posted pretty quick so get voting
 
I also have no issue if we go with something else, but will need to order in good time as it takes ages to get to NZ
 
If you vote 'Something Else' post a suggested variety
 
Poll closes Friday 27th April
 
 
General Rules
  • GROWDOWN BEGINS 21st JUNE
  • Seeds to be started on or after start date
  • Germinate and grow as many as you want
  • All grow styles and techniques welcome
  • Only one plant can count towards your entry
  • Nominate your growdown plant at first weigh in
  • Weigh each harvest, and post picture of pods on scales here
  • Heaviest total weight of pods in one year from start will be the winner
  • Honour system - If you cheat the Aphid Gods will know
 
 
 
 
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Packed up and in the post today ... start the clock
 
YAMracer754 – USA
TimNZ – Wellington New Zealand
CarterKeynaee - Auckland New Zealand
 
 
Seeds Received
KAOS - Hamilton New Zealand
Bob65 - Sydney Australia
High Country Crow - Victoria Australia
Dimensionz - Western Australia
Devv - Devine Texas
CSB - Xenia Ohio
UncleWalrus – Victoria Australia
Drathag - South Australia
 
Seeds AWOL
DK Peppers - Denmark
Karoo – South Africa
 
 
 
 
Just over two weeks to Denmark. Welcome aboard DK.
 
Seeds Received
KAOS - Hamilton New Zealand
Bob65 - Sydney Australia
High Country Crow - Victoria Australia
Dimensionz - Western Australia
Devv - Devine Texas
CSB - Xenia Ohio
UncleWalrus – Victoria Australia
Drathag - South Australia
DK Peppers - Denmark
 
Seeds AWOL
YAMracer754 – USA
TimNZ – Wellington New Zealand
CarterKeynaee - Auckland New Zealand
Karoo – South Africa
 
timnz said:
 
NZPost... nothing really happens quickly these days.
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To be fair NZPost do say three working days for NZ so you hopefully got something in the box when you get home (your address is delivery Mon/Wed/Fri).
 
KAOS said:
 
To be fair NZPost do say three working days for NZ so you hopefully got something in the box when you get home (your address is delivery Mon/Wed/Fri).
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True. In general it seems like their level of service keeps declining as their prices go up.
 
timnz said:
 
True. In general it seems like their level of service keeps declining as their prices go up.
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This unfortunately is the way of the 21st Century.

I was in the UK for 6 years and Royal Mail was superb. Expensive, but ran like clockwork
 
Seeds arrived today, thank you :) Thanks for the hot chilli seeds too, I'll probably plant a few of them depending on the space I have.
 
I've made a note in my diary to plant the seeds on 21 June, though I might not get time until the weekend. I'll probably put a few inside on a window sill, others I'll just throw direct in the greenhouse to see what happens.
 
timnz said:
Seeds arrived today, thank you :) Thanks for the hot chilli seeds too, I'll probably plant a few of them depending on the space I have.
 
I've made a note in my diary to plant the seeds on 21 June, though I might not get time until the weekend. I'll probably put a few inside on a window sill, others I'll just throw direct in the greenhouse to see what happens.
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No problem Tim. Those are great for making sauces.
 
Any sign of yours yet Paul?
 
Seeds Received
KAOS - Hamilton New Zealand
Bob65 - Sydney Australia
High Country Crow - Victoria Australia
Dimensionz - Western Australia
Devv - Devine Texas
CSB - Xenia Ohio
UncleWalrus – Victoria Australia
Drathag - South Australia
DK Peppers - Denmark
TimNZ – Wellington New Zealand
 
Seeds AWOL
YAMracer754 – USA
CarterKeynaee - Auckland New Zealand
Karoo – South Africa
 
Growdown will be good this year if all parties participate - 34 days to G-Day 
 
Seeds Received
KAOS - Hamilton New Zealand
TimNZ – Wellington New Zealand
CarterKeynaee - Auckland New Zealand
Bob65 - Sydney Australia
High Country Crow - Victoria Australia
Dimensionz - Western Australia
UncleWalrus – Victoria Australia
Drathag - South Australia
DK Peppers - Denmark
Devv - Devine Texas
CSB - Xenia Ohio
 
Seeds AWOL
YAMracer754 – USA
Karoo – South Africa
 
Thank you,
Seeds safe and unharmed in South Africa.

The name says KAOS ,
But the package is neat, organized and extremely well wrapped.
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Great news Jaques.
 
Growdown is going to very competitive this year and certain you will be schooling us with the help of some African sunshine.
 
I'm getting around 80-90% germination rate at 6-10 days with the Cito's so we should all have a bunch of seedlings to pick and choose.
 
I reckon it will all come down to who trains their plant the best and who has the magic feeding regime as the fruiting season is pretty long and pods aplenty.
 
Seeds Received
KAOS - Hamilton New Zealand
TimNZ – Wellington New Zealand
CarterKeynaee - Auckland New Zealand
Bob65 - Sydney Australia
High Country Crow - Victoria Australia
Dimensionz - Western Australia
UncleWalrus – Victoria Australia
Drathag - South Australia
DK Peppers - Denmark
Devv - Devine Texas
CSB - Xenia Ohio
Karoo – South Africa
 
Seeds AWOL
YAMracer754 – USA
 
Just waiting on you now Tristan ... and of course the 21st June
 
1 month to go now :woohoo:
 
 
Northern hemisphere people probably have a bit of an advantage, being summer over there and all. It's fairly cold here.
 
The growdown goes for 12 months so no real advantage in the long run.

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