Been lurking the site for a few weeks and finally decided to make an account. Any Melbourne growers have any experience in overwintering?
Hello from Melbourne
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Sizzle Lips
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Welcome to THP.
I leave everything outside, whatever lives, lives. If you want a truly hardy pepper that can be overwintered outside in Melbourne, look for those in the Pubescens family. They will overwinter outdoors without any extra effort, a good prune before the season starts is all that's needed. You should have pods all year round too. The Americans hate this about us...
As for overwintering indoors, just do a search on here and you should find what you need.
Best of luck,
SR.
I leave everything outside, whatever lives, lives. If you want a truly hardy pepper that can be overwintered outside in Melbourne, look for those in the Pubescens family. They will overwinter outdoors without any extra effort, a good prune before the season starts is all that's needed. You should have pods all year round too. The Americans hate this about us...
As for overwintering indoors, just do a search on here and you should find what you need.
Best of luck,
SR.
Oh great! I'm already growing some rocotos and manzanos, so that makes things easier. 
Cheers Shorerider.
Cheers Shorerider.
Give them plenty of space, I had some 4yo Rocoto's that got to 7ft before I had to chop them down to make way for my raised beds. That was a sad day....... 
Wow I had no idea they got that big 
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That must've sucked having to get rid of those huge plants.
.That must've sucked having to get rid of those huge plants.
Hello and welcome from the UK
Hi there! Welcome 
This is my first season overwintering in Melbourne too. Planning on starting a bonsai, and grafting a few of my favourites.
The number one priority for me is ensuring I don't bring any aphids in, as I've had a few minor outbreaks outside -- washing and neem oil should do the trick.
Great to see another local on the forum, if you're keen on trading seeds drop me a line, I'm always looking to try new stuff.
This is my first season overwintering in Melbourne too. Planning on starting a bonsai, and grafting a few of my favourites.The number one priority for me is ensuring I don't bring any aphids in, as I've had a few minor outbreaks outside -- washing and neem oil should do the trick.
Great to see another local on the forum, if you're keen on trading seeds drop me a line, I'm always looking to try new stuff.
