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overwintering Winter-Summer in OZ "Comparison" / Aussie Blabberers
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Haha. Seriously though, things honestly didn't start well at all this season. Most of my babies were doing this crap in the beginning:
Took care of that with a fresh new batch of soil and they slowly came around. And then bloody broad mite hit around the same time. But then as far as they go, can't believe how hard Californicus mite have been hittin' 'em! Since releasing them like a month ago, I haven't seen any new broad mite damage. It just doesn't feel right.... like when am I going to wake up and find my garden being destroyed by 'em again??
Don't know what I'm going to do about the fruit fly though. Chemicals are out of the question as I don't want to kill my predator mites. I believe when they say traps and lures are only semi-effective at absolute best. So I guess I'm just going to have to spend moolah, time and effort on bagging.
Took care of that with a fresh new batch of soil and they slowly came around. And then bloody broad mite hit around the same time. But then as far as they go, can't believe how hard Californicus mite have been hittin' 'em! Since releasing them like a month ago, I haven't seen any new broad mite damage. It just doesn't feel right.... like when am I going to wake up and find my garden being destroyed by 'em again??
Don't know what I'm going to do about the fruit fly though. Chemicals are out of the question as I don't want to kill my predator mites. I believe when they say traps and lures are only semi-effective at absolute best. So I guess I'm just going to have to spend moolah, time and effort on bagging.
I have a fruit fry problem and did some research on it. They can live in the ground as maggots for up to 18 months, need a certain nematode that attacks them in the ground as I said before. But otherwise it's a "plastic wrap, burn or drown" approach to infected fruit.
Gasi plants are looking good!
Mine have only gone backwards since the slugs, snails and aphids have arrived. And now it's very cold and wet here so it will probably get worse. I think my april plants wont do much. My june plants may not do anything either.
But half my plants from last year will probably be alright, so I should have plenty of chillies.
Depressive alcoholic that can't sleep is not a good career move for most...
Gasi plants are looking good!
Mine have only gone backwards since the slugs, snails and aphids have arrived. And now it's very cold and wet here so it will probably get worse. I think my april plants wont do much. My june plants may not do anything either.
But half my plants from last year will probably be alright, so I should have plenty of chillies.
That's what I was doing that night. The next day was terrible!I'll tell pablo there is an age old custum here in qld that helps with not being able to sleep.
Depressive alcoholic that can't sleep is not a good career move for most...
I have been meaning to look into these nematodes you speak of, Pablo. I am a big fan of predators now and have faith in them. Hypoaspis miles mites are present here and have always taken care of fungus gnats for me (when I have inadvertenly introduced the buggers). And now, what looks like the success of Neoseiulus californicus against broad mite--although I have to give it more time to really judge how successful they are. It has only been a month since releasing and it is only winter/start of spring after all (when broad mite aren't as active)!
As far as fruit fly goes, I'm going to try the whole integrated management plan thing and see what happens. Traps, lures, nematodes (if I can track 'em down), and bagging. And of course, prompt disposal of any fruit they do get to.
What Pablo said, moo. Wrap, burn or drown. Although I've wondered about hot composting. Not something I am keen on risking though.
As far as fruit fly goes, I'm going to try the whole integrated management plan thing and see what happens. Traps, lures, nematodes (if I can track 'em down), and bagging. And of course, prompt disposal of any fruit they do get to.
What Pablo said, moo. Wrap, burn or drown. Although I've wondered about hot composting. Not something I am keen on risking though.
nee! Hope you have a fantastic one, mate! 
Spring seems to be well and truly here now. Things still moving along nicely ATM.
NOT Dorset coming into it's third year:
Pimenta da Neyde coming into it's second year--and it's decided to be purple now instead of black:
Lucky dip from Grant's mixed superhots:
(What's it gonna be? What's it gonna beeee?? I love surprises!
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No chemicals in use here ATM..... ladybug and lacewing eggs:
NOT Dorset coming into it's third year:
Pimenta da Neyde coming into it's second year--and it's decided to be purple now instead of black:
Lucky dip from Grant's mixed superhots:
(What's it gonna be? What's it gonna beeee?? I love surprises!
)No chemicals in use here ATM..... ladybug and lacewing eggs:
Gday guys, new chilli grower in perth.
I have yet to get a big year as i only started this year near the end of summer.
Im currently growing for looks and for fruit. I love how birdseyes etc look.
Here is my intro thread if anyone is interested, it has a list of what i have growing and also some problems. Ill be making another thread in the growing section so i can expand my knowledge.
Any other active members in perth? im in kewdale.
Perths winter is generous isnt it...i had some chilli continue to fruit over winter
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/34370-hi-from-perth-aus-germinating-photosqueriesexperiment/
I have yet to get a big year as i only started this year near the end of summer.
Im currently growing for looks and for fruit. I love how birdseyes etc look.
Here is my intro thread if anyone is interested, it has a list of what i have growing and also some problems. Ill be making another thread in the growing section so i can expand my knowledge.
Any other active members in perth? im in kewdale.
Perths winter is generous isnt it...i had some chilli continue to fruit over winter
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/34370-hi-from-perth-aus-germinating-photosqueriesexperiment/
from Brissy, mate.We have a good winter here in Brissy too... just a shame about our summer though. The heat and intense sun can throw the old planties around a bit.
Fair few from Perth here now. What are ya all trying to take over??
It was in JungleRain's mixed superhot freebie pack... He said it is probably Bhut Jolokia x Pimenta de Neyde (black).
Hi!
There's about 5-7 people here from Perth.
More than any other state it seems. Must be because it's so boring here there's not much else to do
Used to be more from other states, but they seem to have disappeared. Shame because they were in the game longer and had more experience.
It's like WA is so far behind, we're only getting into it now, eastern staters are yawning and saying chili growing is "so 2009..." and found new things to do
Do any fellow Australians have spare chilli pods they want to sell. I have run out and need some hot ones. If in Sydney i can pickup or can pay for postage from elsewhere. Need about 1 kg.
Welcome to THP. Im from Ellenbrook, in my first year growing too. There are a stack of Perthians on here now.
Gas your plants look great. Awsome to see the bugs doing their thing!