I finally got my hosta seeds in the mail and planted them. (H.ventricosa) So a week or two goes by and I figure I should water them again, this evening I spot something growing under the lid and I think 'How did I grow a hosta so fast and why is it so funny looking'. As I get closer I find out why!!




I GREW A MUSHROOM, WHAT DID YOU GROW?

Way to go. Only it would be nice if it was good to eat. Probably not. Watch that your pets don't take a bite out of it.

I know right?

Ok, I now feel like my mother. She used to tell me stuff that I already know. Sorry.

No need to apologize, I only meant that you are right. I actually don't have any pets right now.

Susan....I always sterilize my hosta seedling potting soil with boiling water before planting. One year I made the mistake of watering the seedlings with water out of my aquarium. I had mold on the soil within a few days.

OK, I will add some peroxide to the plant water, that would have taken care of it but I keep forgetting. I think it is the potting soil because I keep getting fungus gnats. Not as bad as it was. Last winter I stored the potting soil in the garage and there were gnats on the window all winter. We could not figure it out. Then a lady on one of the forums explained what they are putting in the organic potting soil is the equivalent of rotting fruit on the counter. I was thinking of buying the plain top soil and add my own stuff. The peroxide (just a teaspoon or so in a gallon) will put nitrogen into the soil and kill any fungus.

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Good advice Susan,
I did hear something similar. Also the most important part; how are you hosta seedlings doing?
Paul,
I use my fish tank water all the time. On my cactus seedlings that I posted on the C & S forum, I used not only the water but some of the brown waist from sand cleaning. It did turn my soil a whitish look but to no problems.
Before I start a seed growing. I microwave my soil with a plastic wrap covering. Risky but I watch very carefully. Needs only a minuet. Let cool back down and always did good for me. Soil must be damp, not moist.

Thanks Stush, I have not seen any sprouts yet.

Susan, In a past post I think you said you wanted some Whirlwind hosta. Send me you address on a email to me. I will send you out a clump when I dig mine up.

Ok thanks! That will help a lot.