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By yardleyq1987
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vhercastillo wrote:How long does it take for the seed to germinate and appear a new seedling?
I’d say 3-4 weeks, but I’ve had some seeds sprout 8 months after the fact.


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By vhercastillo
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yardleyq1987 wrote:
vhercastillo wrote:How long does it take for the seed to germinate and appear a new seedling?
I’d say 3-4 weeks, but I’ve had some seeds sprout 8 months after the fact.

Thank you! Are you using pure sphagnum moss as a media for the seeds?


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By hungry carnivores
#357814
I'd use chopped sphagnum. Mince/chop some sphagnum to a thin mix, so it holds lots of water and it ensures good soil contact.
By yardleyq1987
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hungry carnivores wrote:I'd use chopped sphagnum. Mince/chop some sphagnum to a thin mix, so it holds lots of water and it ensures good soil contact.
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