Adam Davis Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 So I have ordered a mix of vft seeds and I have coir to sow them onto. My main problem though is I am going on holiday on the 28th so should I start them when I come back from holiday or is there a way to keep them wet. Also how do you germinate them as this is my first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlytrapRanch Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) Be sure to desalinate the coir thoroughly first-- http://www.venusflytrap.info/gloss-coir.html Coir is not ideal for germinating and growing Venus Flytrap seedlings, because of its physical properties-- http://www.venusflyt...-from-seed.html (see note under "what type of soil in that article?") A general germination guide (each grower has his own technique or variations) is at the webpage above. Good luck. Edited July 20, 2013 by FlytrapRanch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 FLYTRAPRANCH, do you have information about cuttings on your site? Can't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Davis Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I have soaked it a few times and rinsed so it should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Davis Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 So I am going to use the water germination method for these seeds so they can get a root on before they go into the coir. But I want to use distilled water so where do you get it from as Tesco don't sell it. Would spring or mineral water do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peabody Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Try Halfords for distilled water. Spring / Mineral water is not OK - it's got minerals in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Davis Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I think I will make my own as I only want a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Davis Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Is de-ionized water the same as distilled. Can I use it on my vft. My seeds are already in the de-ionized water so it may be too late to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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