Karoo 2018/19 Glog African Adventure

Hi everybody.
Starting early this year . i just can't help myself, first frost hits and all i can think about is germinating a few seeds.
 
Germination:
In small pots with coco coir/compost 50/50.
In insulated container with heat mat .
Temp 28-30 C.
 
Seedlings:
Will stay in small pots , fits in trays , easy to move . For about 3 months.
I have a small , wooden grow box/cabinat with cfl lights.
 
Grow area:
two areas under 40% shadenet/birdproofing .
Biggest area, two one meter high raised beds , filled with 90% pure compost 
Second area , large containers partially buried in the ground to keep them cool.
 
Soil:
germination , 50/50 , cococoir/compost
after that 90% compost with added  ash , spent coffee grounds , fine eggshells etc.
Compost is my own , from garden cuttings , leaves and branches , just left in a hole in the ground for at least 2 years.
 
No added nutes . The year I am going to experiment with sheep droppings from my Brother-in-law'sfarm. Real 2-5 year old droppings from the shaving shed.
 
 
Stay tuned , pics will follow.
 
 

 

[Devv]

+1 on 140
 
I start them the same time as the Annuum's and keep them in mostly shade until it cools down. They do well here considering the heat and all. I sure do love the fruits

 

[karoo]

At the moment I am trying to wind down my season , but it just doesn't want to cool down . Daily temps stay between 26- 36 Celsius and is predicted to stay that way for the next two weeks! We usually get light frost from June . No complaints here and the plants have left the best for last . 
 
The Aji Amarillos are beautiful , sweet and full of flavour. My new favourite for sure!
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

[lespaulde]

At the moment I am trying to wind down my season , but it just doesn't want to cool down . Daily temps stay between 26- 36 Celsius and is predicted to stay that way for the next two weeks! We usually get light frost from June . No complaints here and the plants have left the best for last . 
 
The Aji Amarillos are beautiful , sweet and full of flavour. My new favourite for sure!
 

Gorgeous fruits Karoo, they look mouth watering! So those Amarillos are really worth it? How hot do you estimate them to be?

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[karoo]

Gorgeous fruits Karoo, they look mouth watering! So those Amarillos are really worth it? How hot do you estimate them to be?

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Aji Amarillos , worth it all the way.
 
Like most Bacatums the heat is al in the placenta , sweet flesh with almost no burn.
Easy to eat as a whole pod , I'd say 30-50 000 Scovies.