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Old 13th March 2009, 09:06 PM
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Default Re: Holland peat for VFT... Is it ok?

Hi Zul, welcome to the forum.
VFT seeds don't need any cool stratification, they will germinate from as fast as a week to three weeks depending on how fresh the seeds are, they lose their viability quite fast. Plants grown from seeds will take about 2 - 3 years to reach maturity. And you have to be very careful because a heavy downpour will wash everything away when they are still small, do something to protect them from rain.
I'm not quite sure about the Holland peat, but you can take a look at the back of the packing, it usually explained what type of peat it is. Sphagnum peat is definitely suitable for CPs. Don't use anything stated jungle peat, this is peat decomposed from leaves, branches & etc. which is rich in minerals.
You can germinate VFTs with just water, get a transparent plastic cup with a cap, fill it with half cup of water (if tap water, leave it overnight before use), place it in where you would place this cup after you sow the seeds, you may need a bright spot without direct sun. After you have placed the cup, sprinkle the seeds in the water, they'll float on the surface, close the cap slowly, a small shake resulted in seeds stick to the wall of the cup.
Just wait.
You may transfer the plantlets when they have two or more leaves.
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