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Seed Germination Question

PalmTreeDude
PalmTreeDude
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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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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PalmTreeDude

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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.

    Ben Rogers

    On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

    My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

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    I swear by cococoir.   That's just me tho

    Brandon, FL

    27.95°N 82.28°W (Elev. 62 ft)

    Zone9 w/ canopy

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    I'm a perlite guy.

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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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    PalmTreeDude

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    I have excellent luck with perlite.

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

    Sunset zone 24

    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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