Re: Sterile seed mix

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• Subject: Re: Sterile seed mix
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• Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 11:38:08 -0800 (PST)
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At 12:31 AM 2/23/98 -0500, Tim & Christa wrote:
>I keep reading about sterile seed starting mix.  Is it safe to assume that
store bought seed starting mix is sterile?  My bag doesn't say sterile, but
it is a seed starting mixture.

I would not assume the seed starting mix is sterile unless the bag says so.
To help eliminate possible pathogens, many folks pour boiling water over
their soilless mix, let it cool and then plant in it.  I have only done that
with Begonia and Gesneriad seeds.  Perennial seeds get the mix straight from
the bag.  I think it is reasonable to say that the mix in the bag is "clean"
rather than sterile.  The other important factor is to use new pots and
flats or used ones that have been scrubbed and soaked for a bit in a 10%
chlorine solution.
Marilyn Dube'
NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
Portland, Oregon

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