Live versus dead sphagnum

From: Miguel de Salas (mm_de@postoffice.utas.edu.au)
Date: Thu Nov 16 2000 - 21:14:41 PST

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Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 16:14:41 +1100
From: Miguel de Salas <mm_de@postoffice.utas.edu.au>
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Subject: Live versus dead sphagnum

I seem to consistently have trouble when using live milled Sphagnum to sow
seeds: the stuff starts to grow straight away and swamps the seedlings.

I have now tried microwaving the soppy, milled sphagnum for a few minutes
(thus steaming it), in order to kill it.

Any thoughts on this? Will killing the moss affect some of its
fungus-deterring or water retention capabilities?

Miguel de Salas
mailto:mm_de@postoffice.utas.edu.au

School of Plant Science,
University of Tasmania,
GPO Box 252-55, Hobart,
Tasmania, Australia, 7001.

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