When CP seeds fall into the "soil," often they are deposited onto a a mat
of live moss. Sphagnum moss is notoriously hardy (at least in Canada) and
in Spring will tend to start growing before the CP seeds germinate. They
(the CP seeds) still get light; however, the seedlings are protected buy
this living, humidity retaining cover. Indoors, this can get out of control
and need "haircuts." Outdoors, sphagnum moss generally forms a low dense
mat that seedlings may grow through and above.
If you use live sphagnum moss for your germination medium, as Clarke
Brunt says:
"... with CP seed, sown in bog conditions, this ('Some seeds might
find it
too dry on the surface.') is not likely to be a problem."
Remember that many CP seeds need light and humidity to germinate.
^^^
Not always an easy combination to achieve for such greenhouse challenged
people as myself :}.
Rand Nicholson
writserv@mi.net