Rocoto tree chilli (forum)

Kath starts with ...
Hi there! Have been enviously browsing the Daley's website for things we can't have sent to WA-very frustrating! We need a special section on things we CAN have sent over!
Was wondering if anyone knows where Rocotto tree chillis are available around Perth or if someone would like to sell some seeds?
Has anyone tried growing them here? Any luck?
thanks to anyone who can help
Kath

Time: 5th January 2009 12:36am

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John says...
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus is the problem, seeds are OK to enter.

Time: 5th January 2009 10:28am

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Arthur E.Behne says...
I have been growing rocoto chilies for years and understand what they need to grow. If I can help you get started whih seeds and advice let me know.
One chili has a lot of seeds!Like 25 ea.
My address is Arthur E.Behne 177 Poplar Avenue Millbrae Ca.94030-2446
Cell no. 650 291 1397
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Time: 6th January 2009 2:14am

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John says...
You would have to look on the AQIS website for overseas seed.

www.aqis.gov.au

Time: 6th January 2009 9:41am

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Kath says...
Thanks very much Arthur but I think I will try & get some from within Australia-WA is pretty strict-with good reason- re quarantine. I have just spoken to a lady from AQIS (thanks John)-the seeds would have to be commercially packed & labelled, declared & then examined on arrival so I will have to hunt within Australi. Growing tips would be great though-do they really live for ten years and how big & hot are the chillies?
thanks for your help,Kath

Time: 6th January 2009 12:11pm

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John says...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Chilli%2FChile-Pepper-Seeds---Rocoto-Peron_W0QQitemZ360114677453QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081209?IMSfp=TL081209149001r11774

$5 per packet plus $1.50 postage on Ebay ! exNSW

Time: 6th January 2009 1:25pm

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Kath says...
Thanks heaps for that John-am buying three varieties from the site you found so wish me luck in Perth's sand. They look terrific so thanks again!

Time: 6th January 2009 11:33pm

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