- Tue Sep 05, 2017 6:27 pm
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Big ups to Shadowtski and whoever donated the D. capensis various varieties seeds.
Yesterday afternoon (09/04/17) I finally sowed my first batch of Drosera seeds. Yay! I rinsed all my media this past week after receiving my TDS meter. What a wonderful tool! I learned that our water supply reading is quite low, less than 20ppm. How about that. I tested each initial media rinse, everything that I bought locally was less than 50ppm. The only significantly high reading of media was the NZ LFS that I purchased online; proceeded to rinse that thoroughly.
I had a few items I could have used to sow my seeds in, then decided on using one of those plastic apple containers that keeps them individually separated. I figured that the top half could be a mini-dome to help with humidity. I placed a mix of peat moss and silica sand around the surrounding and NZ LFS in the center. Initially this was where I'd water to add moisture, but I chose to sow some seeds on there as well just to see if there are any differences. I sprayed the tops of the lot with DI water, closed the top, and sealed the sides off with Saran Wrap.
***I do have a question or would like some input on the following... I figured I should place this set-up in a large plastic tub with some DI water so it may soak up from beneath where I plan on puncturing holes with a pin. Would it be better to mist frequently or proceed with this tray method? Input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.***
I have a relatively warm spot with minimal light until things start to germinate. *Fingers crossed!* This morning I noticed the domes have condensation, so it seems to be the set-up is working as hoped.
They say these CPs are simple to grow from seed... I'm still going to treat them with the same care as I would with a more difficult Genera. Practices makes better!
Yesterday afternoon (09/04/17) I finally sowed my first batch of Drosera seeds. Yay! I rinsed all my media this past week after receiving my TDS meter. What a wonderful tool! I learned that our water supply reading is quite low, less than 20ppm. How about that. I tested each initial media rinse, everything that I bought locally was less than 50ppm. The only significantly high reading of media was the NZ LFS that I purchased online; proceeded to rinse that thoroughly.
I had a few items I could have used to sow my seeds in, then decided on using one of those plastic apple containers that keeps them individually separated. I figured that the top half could be a mini-dome to help with humidity. I placed a mix of peat moss and silica sand around the surrounding and NZ LFS in the center. Initially this was where I'd water to add moisture, but I chose to sow some seeds on there as well just to see if there are any differences. I sprayed the tops of the lot with DI water, closed the top, and sealed the sides off with Saran Wrap.
***I do have a question or would like some input on the following... I figured I should place this set-up in a large plastic tub with some DI water so it may soak up from beneath where I plan on puncturing holes with a pin. Would it be better to mist frequently or proceed with this tray method? Input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.***
I have a relatively warm spot with minimal light until things start to germinate. *Fingers crossed!* This morning I noticed the domes have condensation, so it seems to be the set-up is working as hoped.
They say these CPs are simple to grow from seed... I'm still going to treat them with the same care as I would with a more difficult Genera. Practices makes better!
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Sow, sow, sow in rows!
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