Start with a sterilized soil base, i.e. Perlite. If you have the time, you
could use builder's sand (coarse), but you'll need to sterilize it in your
oven. Once your seeds start to grow and you want to transplant them, Use a
pencil to ease the roots out. Don't just pull them out. Try not to touch
the stems. If you must touch the seedlings, hold them by the leaves.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Cameron"
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 3:14 PM
Subject: [IBC] bonsai from seed


Hi there,

This is my first post, so we'll see how this goes.

I want to start some seeds, but I am concerned about the sprouts damping
off
and dying on me. Is there something I can do to help avoid this? The
seeds
I am going to plant a

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria), and Wisteria sinensis Alba (White
Wisteria). I think they look beautiful and would really like to try
growing them. Are there any special instructions that apply to treating
the seeds to get them to germinate?

I know starting from seeds is a slow process, that's fine. I have 2 other
trees that I have growing, and 2 cuttings I'm taking this spring.

Thanks for any advice you could provide.
Happy Bonsai, from Loretto (north of Toronto), Ontario, Canada.

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