Looking for the best starting mix for cactus seeds.
Suggestions are appreciated.
Thankyou.
Suggestions are appreciated.
Thankyou.
Best starting mix for cactus seeds
- Thread starter lifegardener
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Can cactus grow indoors with little light
zigs
Cactus Grower, Kent.
Not sure about that Tetters 
I usually use a mineral base with some leaf mold passed through a very fine sieve.
I usually use a mineral base with some leaf mold passed through a very fine sieve.
zigs
Cactus Grower, Kent.
Not really, they've evolved to grow in extreme conditions in the desert so they won't do well in low light. They tend to grow too long and thin and then fall over.
During Germination Period. Yes.
Perfect. Thankyou very much.Not sure about that Tetters
I usually use a mineral base with some leaf mold passed through a very fine sieve.
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zigs
Cactus Grower, Kent.
My pleasure
I've started putting a layer of single ply toilet tissue on top and putting the seeds on that. Makes it easier to see the seeds and when they germinate they put their roots straight through.
Thankyou.My pleasure
I've started putting a layer of single ply toilet tissue on top and putting the seeds on that. Makes it easier to see the seeds and when they germinate they put their roots straight through.
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zigs
Cactus Grower, Kent.
Interesting method. How long, from sowing the seed to germination, did it take for this succulent variety? What succulent variety are you growing?
Beautiful collection you have. Inspiring!I made the video on the 23rd of Feb and they had started by the 6th of March
Mixed seed so I don't know what's in there.
Your technique of using a single sheet of tissue paper, such that the cactus seedlings stay close to the surface, is very clever.
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zigs
Cactus Grower, Kent.
Thank you @lifegardenerBeautiful collection you have. Inspiring!
Your technique of using a single sheet of tissue paper, such that the cactus seedlings stay close to the surface, is very clever.
I pinched the idea off another Youtuber but without putting my fingers through the tissue by not wetting it first