Australian grown Niger seed

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The Devil

Hi can anyone tell me the name and contact number of the person in Victoria who is growing and selling Niger seed.
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Tiaris
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I don't know of any Victorian growers but Peter Slade of Quirindi NSW was growing it last Summer. I don't have a current contact for him, sorry.
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garyh
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In Victoria we mainly get fresh grown niger from WA,don't know anyone here that grows it but might be wrong,garyh
The Devil

Peter Slade has sold the small amount he had, he told me he had a failed crop this year as they need a frost to kill the plant so they could harvest it. The rain came and all the seed on the plants sprouted so the crop was ruined.
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Greg41
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Location: Kingsley. Suburb of Perth Wa

Try Nutri Wing in WA: Tony on 0403 466 922

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Tiaris
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Does the WA niger sprout?
The Devil

Yes the WA niger does sprout.
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SamDavis
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Peter Slade will be at Richmond sale on Sunday. I know a few people are getting Niger from him - price sounded great - but would be worth ringing to order in advance.
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Peter Slade has sold out of niger
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mr skeeter
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the w.a niger from dessert seed will b available in september. and yes it does sprout as no chemicals are sprayed over the crop.
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