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Does this look like too much perlite to germinate seeds?

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Does this look like too much perlite to germinate seeds?#410739

By SephSFX -  Thu May 12, 2022 6:12 am
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- Thu May 12, 2022 6:12 am #410739

Hi,

I made a 50/50 mix of peat moss and perlite and was wondering if the mix was good enough to germinate seeds in?

Or should I try to top it off with an additional layer of peat moss only?

I'm planning on growing venus flytraps and sundews in the mix.

Thanks.

Re: Does this look like too much perlite to germinate seeds?#410749

By Hang -  Thu May 12, 2022 2:50 pm
Location:  Brooklyn, NY - Zone 7b
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- Thu May 12, 2022 2:50 pm #410749

Put a layer of peat on top

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Re: Does this look like too much perlite to germinate seeds?#410875

By MikeB -  Fri May 13, 2022 3:43 am
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 7b
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- Fri May 13, 2022 3:43 am #410875

Or a layer of chopped sphagnum moss on top.

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Re: Does this look like too much perlite to germinate seeds?#410892

By steve booth -  Fri May 13, 2022 2:00 pm
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- Fri May 13, 2022 2:00 pm #410892

Looks OK or you can add a layer of peat if you want, whichever will work well. Dont cover the seeds.
Cheers
Steve

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