charcoal in seed germinating mixture

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• Date: Wed, 27 Aug 97 14:00:06 +0300
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In the catalog of J.L. Hudson, seedsman, the following is recommended
for fern spores: "..Sprinkle the spores on the surface of milled peatmoss, or
a light mix of milled peat, sieved leafmold & sand, which has been given a
light dusting with charcoal.."

What is the purpose of the charcoal? Is it a useful addition for germinating
other seeds as well?

  Thanks,
  Steve

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