Re: Re: New VFT grower
dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Mon, 06 May 96 20:26 EDT
> I have a similar problem but only with some seeds which I sowed
> this spring. Seeds sowed last autumn have germinated well and even
> though they stand in the same water, the surface of the compost is
> clear. However, although it is a little early yet to say for sure,
> so far I have not had any germination in the pots with algae on
> the surface of the compost.
Adrian,
The "algea" is probably the beginning stage for a type of moss
that seems to come up in everyone's pots. It can't be avoided
easily. It will compete for the light and the seed may not be able
to germinate if covered deeply. However, a little moss growing
with seedlings seems to improve their vigor, probably by increasing
the humidity around the stem and the adventitious roots...
Dave Evans