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Old 03-11-2011, 03:18 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default Seed Starting

On Nov 3, 9:29*am, songbird wrote:
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Can you start seeds in Floral Block? The green stuff that they use in
arrangements to keep the stems wet.


* not too likely, it's very dense. *the
roots would have a tough time getting
through that.

* what seeds are you looking to start?

I am having a hard time finding a
medium for seed in my Aero Garden and I am too cheep to buy there
stuff. I have tried regular foam (off foam paint brushes), cotton
balls, another foam product that didn't hold enough water. I am trying
the block but I wondered if anyone else had done this. Thanks
MJ


* what is wrong with a mix of peat and
vermiculite?

* both of these are available in mass
quantities. *avoid breathing the dust
when mixing.

* songbird


Should have mentioned that Aero Gardens are hydroponic
Here come the pot jokes