Starting bamboo seeds in sand?

[TexasGrower]

What exactly are you doing? Do you let it drain? How often do you water? etc.

I've been using rock wool, but that can get pricey. I've been looking for a cheaper way to mass germinate seeds.

[cngodles]

I just used clean play sand. I water them once a day, and transplant them after they come up (Have anywhere from 4-6 leaves).

I've gotten them to start using a wet paper towel in a zip lock back. Once the root starts I transplant them to dirt.

I just use soil from outside in the yard.

Thus far, lack of humidity does not effect these yet. I agree, the bigger the pot the better.

Some of mine are starting to get their second and third shoots.

[TexasGrower]

I've gotten them to start using a wet paper towel in a zip lock back. Once the root starts I transplant them to dirt.

If you do that, peel them out first. The sheath that they are in will cause fungus and mildew.

[TexasGrower]

I just used clean play sand. I water them once a day, and transplant them after they come up (Have anywhere from 4-6 leaves)


Hmmm, my post got moved and it wasn't really about moso. Oh well.

Why didn't you leave them in the sand?

[Mark Meckes]

My mistake ;)
Starting bamboo seeds in sand? ... has it's own thread now.

[TexasGrower]

My mistake ;)
Starting bamboo seeds in sand? ... has it's own thread now.



Seems like a good idea. As long as you drain it and use some Flora Shield to keep it disease free. Though I still recommend that you soak the seeds for 24 hrs in some distilled water.