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Re: Starting seeds

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>
> I'm sorry. I'm not sure exactly how germinating mix differs from
transplant
> mix, other than it is heavier. But the basis of a mix that is disease-free
> is that it has sphagnum moss, vermiculite and perlite. What I'm not sure
of
> is what proportions of them are in each mix.
> I don't remember what is put in transplant mix to make it a little firmer
> and heavier.
> But actually putting soil from the ground in a seed-starting mix, (no
matter
> how fluffy), is going to threaten the seeds.
> In most garden soil there will be microbes or bacteria which can or will
> make it very difficult for the seeds to develop. So what is recommended is
> to buy a mixture that has been sterilized. Different companies give it
> different names, but in reality it is all similar.
> I don't know what is available to you, but a composition I read about
> several years ago recommended 1/3 sphagnum moss, 1/3 vermiculite and 1/3
> perlite.
> I think the term "soilless" comes from the fact that the 3 things
mentioned
> don't have any significant nutrients.
> Hope this helps a bit more.
> Ellen


Well, you did help me!

The composition you told me, is not available here, as far as I know, but
I'll drop the name in our dutch newsgroup.

We can buy sterilized soil-mixtures, specially voor sowing, but I don't have
much good experiences with it... or did I moistuire my seedlings too much?

Thanks!!!

Marijke (going to sleep now, it's almost 2am here!)


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