tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340011420147191923.post7283663133025248794..comments2022-04-09T08:34:29.776-07:00Comments on Astrophytum and Friends: Myriostigma Cultivars sown 5/7/2010Hellonastyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18032782421981323944noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340011420147191923.post-6059616198317353582010-10-10T16:09:12.700-07:002010-10-10T16:09:12.700-07:00Hi Dylan,
I think you are on the right track this...Hi Dylan,<br /><br />I think you are on the right track this time around.<br /><br />Use no organic matter in your seed raising mix. I use a coarse river sand that is more rock than sand and that is all. <br /><br />As for water I drill holes in the bottom and soak the container in a water bath until the top begins to change colour (be careful a little less is always better). No spraying or misting as I think this encourages bacteria/rot.<br /><br />Oh I also add a little fungicide to the water.<br /><br />Good luck.Hellonastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032782421981323944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340011420147191923.post-55990549841697566152010-09-07T19:01:59.555-07:002010-09-07T19:01:59.555-07:00Hello, I'm doing a very similar concept using ...Hello, I'm doing a very similar concept using take away containers with washed sand. Can you tell me from experience how much water you put into the containers before closing? <br /><br />My first attempt with astro/ariocaps lead to a low germination rate. I had used a soil/perlite/rock mix which i covered with sand. and left enclosed with reasonably wet soil. This time I've used a course river sand, nuked them and only sprayed it with around 6 to 8 sprays to wet the surface before pushing the seeds down and closing the lid. I do have them on a heat pad also. <br /><br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />DylanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340011420147191923.post-50580045060802830382010-07-13T18:54:53.842-07:002010-07-13T18:54:53.842-07:00Hi Roman,
Your collection is extremely impressive...Hi Roman,<br /><br />Your collection is extremely impressive, you are a master grower :) <br /><br />We should trade seeds sometime.<br />HNHellonastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032782421981323944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340011420147191923.post-84363034087410887882010-07-11T10:02:41.802-07:002010-07-11T10:02:41.802-07:00Hi,
I am a Roman of Czech Republic,
what your seed...Hi,<br />I am a Roman of Czech Republic,<br />what your seeds. Already sprouts ....<br />If you have time, look at my photos.<br />Hi and wish you good luck :-)<br /><br />http://picasaweb.google.com/Starastrophytum<br /><br />Bye Roman<br />superkabuto@seznam.czUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461239716711931377noreply@blogger.com