Re: Spore sowing medium.

Darren,

I've always had good luck with a mix of peat moss and coarse (clean)
construction sand. Pasteurized to 180F in the microwave for five minutes. Give
me a call if you want to discuss more in person

David Schwartz






-----Original Message-----
From: fern factor ltd <ferns@fernfactor.co.nz>
To: ferns@hort.net
Sent: Fri, Aug 20, 2010 5:55 pm
Subject: RE: [ferns] Spore sowing medium.


Hi
We use a good quality european peat mixed with perlite & pumice + fert.
ust mixed up & wetted down with clean water works well for us
Regards
Paul
ern factor ltd
ew Zealand
-----Original Message-----
rom: owner-ferns@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of John
awkins
ent: Saturday, 21 August 2010 9:17 a.m.
o: ferns@hort.net
ubject: Re: [ferns] Spore sowing medium.

ow humidified peat without additives, soaked, squeezed then a few minutes
n the microwave. I cover the containers while they cool also.
I've tried other mixes out of curiosity but find pure peat best.
Cheers, John.
On Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:35:03 -0700, "Darren Lloyd" <Darren@ferntastic.com>
rote:
 Hello Everyone,



 I wonder if you could tell me please which medium you are using for
owing
 spore pots?



 I have had some success using "Seed Starting Jiffy-Mix", but recently
he
 supplier switched to "Black Gold Seedling Mix" instead. Both use
phagnum
 moss as the main ingredient, but virtually all of the pots sown with
Black
 Gold" have developed algae on top of the medium, which does not seem
 to
e
 the case with "Jiffy-Mix".



 Thanks.



 Regards,



 Darren Lloyd

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