Topic: Seed raising mix

Seed raising mix 

I am new to sowing from seeds and am finding the seed raising mix to be very difficult to get evenly moist. It doesn't seem to be very absorbant and if I look a few mls down it is still bone dry...

Re: Seed raising mix 

What potting mix are you using? I use a mix of leaf mould rotted down with comfrey leaves, some sieved compost and soil. I normally water the mix once it is in the pots and then sew the seeds once it has drained a little. Depending on the seeds I then sometimes put the pot in a plastic bag fixed with a ruber band to keep the hunity high.

Re: Seed raising mix 

Thanks, I was just using the Yates Seed raising mix. I have actually found that after a couple of waterings it starts to absorb the water and is easier to water gently. First time sowing seeds and they are starting to do really well..

Re: Seed raising mix 

Thanks, I was just using the Yates Seed raising mix. I have actually found that after a couple of waterings it starts to absorb the water and is easier to water gently. First time sowing seeds and they are starting to do really well..

Re: Seed raising mix 

If you put about half a teaspoon of dishliquid per litre of water (approx) and use a water your mix before you pop your seeds in this could work. The little bit of detergent acts as a "wetting" agent, and will not harm your seeds.

At the same time, add the same ratio of milk and this could help prevent "damping" off fungus.