Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 16:17:22 +0100 From: Phil Wilson <cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2532$foo@default> Subject: Re: N. ventricosa seed for sale
Dave,
>
>> BTW, when germinating Nepenthes seed do you find it best to lightly
>> cover the seed or sow it directly onto the surface of the compost? I
>> only ask because I have recently germinated some N. talagensis seed but
>> only from seed that was covered. None of the seed on the surface has
>> germinated, which is a shame...:-)
>
> I am not that experienced with Nepenthes seed germination. However, of
>the seed that I have had good germination (N. ventricosa and N. * fuskana
>*N. rafflesiana), the best growing plants seemed to be from the seed that
>had very good contact with the soil. Other growers I know use the same
>method of leaving the seed on the surface of the soil. Most of them use a
>simple sand/peatmoss mix.
> This time around, I'll be trying a number of mixes with the same seeds,
>so I'll know what really works for N.ventricosa, at least. I'm particularly
>interested in how the seed will do in a nearly pure SiO2 sand mix...
>
I'd be interested in the results when you get them.
Sorry BTW, but I still haven't sent the cash for the seeds. I'll send it
tomorrow.
Cheers,
Phil Wilson
Email: cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk
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