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Why is stratification performed in 50/50 peat vermiculite mix?

Vermiculite holds water very wellpeat holds water very wellDoes peat contain nutrients?if not, why is this mixture used, i mean i thought this medium is used because some seeds may develop during stratification but if these soilless medium doesnt contain nutrients why are they used?

Answer:

Pink Buffalo is good. Inoculate rye and allow it to fully colonize. Then spawn to horse manure. If rye isn't available use wild birdseed with a high millet content. If manure isn't available then fruit from your substrate directly. Rye will work better than wbs though. Vermiculite will help make a casing layer but isn't necessary for a substrate because it has no nutritional value. The flushes will be good as long as they fruit in high humidity with plenty of fresh air.

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