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Seed Germination Question

PalmTreeDude

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Hello, I have a question. So, I normally use just plain old dirt to germinate seeds, but now I want to use some peat moss. BUT, I do not have any perlite. I never used perlite before in germinating palms and they still seem to germinate fine, but I heard a peat moss and perlite mix is great for germinating seed. Could I just use the peat moss? Will it still work about the same? Here is what I am wanting to just use. The reason I ask this is because I won't be able to get any perlite for awhile.

 

 

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35 minutes ago, PalmTreeDude said:

Hello, I have a question. So, I normally use just plain old dirt to germinate seeds, but now I want to use some peat moss. BUT, I do not have any perlite. I never used perlite before in germinating palms and they still seem to germinate fine, but I heard a peat moss and perlite mix is great for germinating seed. Could I just use the peat moss? Will it still work about the same? Here is what I am wanting to just use. The reason I ask this is because I won't be able to get any perlite for awhile.

 

 

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Why can't you get perlite?  It's sold everywhere.  

I prefer coco coir and perlite.  Doesn't resist re-wetting like peat moss does.

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6 hours ago, Ben in Norcal said:

Why can't you get perlite?  It's sold everywhere.  

I prefer coco coir and perlite.  Doesn't resist re-wetting like peat moss does.

 

6 hours ago, Palmə häl′ik said:

I swear by cococoir.   That's just me tho

 

37 minutes ago, TexasColdHardyPalms said:

I'm a perlite guy.

Y'all inspired me. I just wasn't planning on going to the store any time soon, but I wanted to get these seeds started.

 

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I have excellent luck with perlite.

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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50/50 Coco coir, perlite 

Light N fluffy excellent water retention and drainage. 

If you are germinating in the shade, you don't need to water that often. 

 

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