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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

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In the past I have had seeds germinate on damp kitchen towel, in a tray
covered with cling wrap. Once they have a leaf you can use that to lift and
plant them. I did find that spreading them too thick the roots became
entangled and made them difficult to separate.

Since then I have found it is easier to use seed raising mix and then wash
it off once the plants are established.

Mike