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carrot-cruncher
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Vermiculite....say what???!!!
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March 08, 2005, 05:37:59 »
Have come across several items recently regarding seed sowing that mention covering the seed with "vermiculite" to promote germination.
Can anybody enlighten me to the benefits of using this never-before-encountered stuff 'cos up until now I've always covered my seeds with a layer of the same stuff under them.
Answers on a post card please ;) ;)
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March 08, 2005, 08:50:26 »
I used vermiculite on the top of seeds that I may think will take a while to germinate as it keeps the moisture in when you water the tray before or after seed sowing. That's my theory anyway but it does seem to work. Also if seeds get a bit leggy I top dress them with some Vermiculite if I don't have time to repot them (it's like earthing them up and it gives them a bit of support)
Someone says (can't remember who) that it helps prevent damping off
You can also mix it with your seed or potting compost to make it lighter
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tim
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March 08, 2005, 08:51:37 »
I've always used V - the FINE stuff - sterile, easy to trickle on, good moisture indicator (returns to pale when dry), good moisture retention, light & warm like a duvet, allows some light through for those seeds that like that.
Outdoors, shows your sowing line.
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March 08, 2005, 10:03:42 »
CC If you have a marvellous Wilkos near you they have vermiculite for around £1.99, or it could even be less :)
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March 08, 2005, 13:55:43 »
Thank you very much for that Moggle, i saw some at the garden centre and it was 3-99so its still there ,but i shall visit Wilkos. cheers Rosebud.
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March 08, 2005, 21:43:50 »
it's on offer at wilko's at the moment-2 bags for £3.
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March 08, 2005, 22:43:38 »
Wilkos it is then.
Will have to see how I get on with it.
Thanks everyone
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March 09, 2005, 17:58:32 »
btw - if you find, after all, that you haven't got
fine
- put it through a sieve.
I don't think the magimix would do it?
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