RE:sphagnum

f broom (BROOMF%RUASV1@INVERMAY.CRI.NZ)
Fri, 20 May 1994 16:21:24 +1200 (NZST)

>I also
> have some of the sphagnum starting to grow, which is a nice surprise
> as it looked like it was dead before this.
>
> Wayne

>I've seen the same here. (in Holland.)

If it's NZ sphagnum you're talking about, it's hardy stuff. A scientist
here works with it. He says he has to take the live stuff down to
-10deg C to put a complete stop to its' growth (in the light).

Fraser broom
Hort Research
Hamilton
NZ