Re: Vermiculite and seeds

I agree with Marge only adding that if you have leftover Pro-mix either
find a cheap clean (sterile if not new) garbage can or container to keep
out deseases and pests. if it must be left outside.
I have been putting a lawn & trash bag over mine but I went through it in
less htan a week.

I agree wiht Tom some of these starter mixs are heavy in oddities my MGs
suggest 1/3 each perilite, vermiculite, and Spagnum.

I bought the Preemeir Promix and really like it. its about $16 a bale here
with Tax although I know a fellow 30 min up the road who has been paying
$22 for the same thing.
since buys 20 at a time he is coming down here nexttime.
shop around as always.

its so nice to be back with the lists!!!


>>1. Does anyone know if vermiculite alone is good enough to start
>>germinating seeds?
>
>
>What kind of seeds? I've seen people germinate hibiscus seeds in pure
>perlite. I think many of the commercial seed-starting mixtures are
>primarily vermiculite with perlite and peat added.
>
>Tom Miller

--leslie

Master Gardener Intern (Student),  Zone 7(a?) low of 9F this year, in
Humid, HUMID Cullman, Alabama.

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