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

 
 
 

 

[karoo]

Only one way to get a good start to a season.

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[KAOS]

Get your engines started racers. It's countdown time

 

[karoo]

Getting ready for midnight in ten hours.
Keeping it very simple and straightforward this year.

- 2 plants in soil/ compost
- Pots from the start , for germination and growing
- 50/50 coco coir/compost mix

Pots all prepped and ready for midnight ,
Seeds from the Boss.

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[High Country Crow]

it will be a late start for me. i will be planting after work tomorrow night. 

 

[bob65]

I will be waiting for the weekend, to give everyone a decent head start on me.  

 

[KAOS]

Good Luck Everyone
 
Nine seeds into the Germinator 6000 at 06:30 this morning - Let's go do some damage my little ones
 

 

 

 
 

 

[Devv]

In the dirt come after work tomorrow

 

[Devv]

And that has been done
 
I expect pods by Monday :

 

[Devv]

And that has been done
 
I expect pods by Monday :
 
Cool a no charge double post for free! I only submitted one...LOL Do I get bonus points?

 

[timnz]

I've put four seeds in my shed window, on top of a very low powered heat pad, and four more inside a mini greenhouse which is sitting inside my bigger greenhouse. Fingers crossed for germination - it's 12 degrees C during the day and 0 degrees C overnight.

 

[bob65]

Here we go, Cito heads. Watch this space for lots growing goodness.
 

 

[karoo]

timnz you might have to add some heat .
 
bob65 those chocolate cupcakes looks delish.

 

[dimensionz]

Looking good guys, I should be starting Tuesday if everything goes to plan.  
 

 
ok nevermind I lied, ill see how I go with this, no real special sauce starting medium just left over soil from awhile ago. There is 6 in there. 
 
first time posting a photo, did I do it right guys?

 

[YAMracer754]

Damn I'm 2 days late I forgot with so much other stuff going on-guess I'm starting the 23rd. Heat treating the seeds at 130° as we speak! Figure what the hell I already am overrun with plants might as well start a couple other varieties of unique/rare seed ive been itching to try but promised myself I wouldn't start anymore! 100 plants is enough my perverted landlord dude prolly ready to throw me out! Or go spray his damn 2,4-d just to Sabatoge me... No joke! Damn southern hemisphere USA people can really be some type of work I tell ya.. Not all just the ones I am unfortunate enough to have to live around.

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[chocolatescotchbonnet]

mine are going in coco today. I forgot again.

 

[Devv]

I've put four seeds in my shed window, on top of a very low powered heat pad, and four more inside a mini greenhouse which is sitting inside my bigger greenhouse. Fingers crossed for germination - it's 12 degrees C during the day and 0 degrees C overnight.

 

I always germ the seeds inside the house without a heat mat and they do great. An example is last seasons grow, I sowed in December (dead of winter here) and the house stayed around 69°. When they stand up they go under the lights. This is my first summer run, so I'm guessing they go outside as soon as they pop.

 

[KAOS]

Glad to see we have a couple more on board. This grow down is going to be an interesting one for sure.

Germinator 6000 performing as expected.

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[Devv]

Make sure you view that with your magnifying glass for an hour or so.....of course in the bright sun

 

[timnz]

timnz you might have to add some heat

The ones in the shed are on a small heat mat. Soil temperature is 20 degrees which is ok I think. Greenhouse ones I'm not confident about but figured it'd be interesting.

 

[KAOS]

Make sure you view that with your magnifying glass for an hour or so.....of course in the bright sun

 
You all over me Devv.
 
That's how they germinated so quick ... really it does work. Give it a go and by tomorrow you'll have some action.