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Old 09-11-2007, 11:51 AM
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They are nice little plants, I grow a few and they are industrial insect killers.

Just stick the seeds on some damp peat moss and vermiculite 50/50.

A little trick is DONT water from the top, as you can easily bury the seeds, and the growing seedlings. Stick them in a tray of water around 2cm up the pot side.

Cover the top of the pot with cling film to stop the seeds being blown away etc.

Drosera need cold stratification to germinate, so depending where you live will depend what you can do here.

If you live in the UK, or other regions where you get cold night temps (10c or abit below) Then they can be put outside, or in a greenhouse. This is usually enough to stimulate the growth, and is useful because you can give them sunlight.

People in warmer countries may need to leave the seed on some damp kitchen paper in a plastic bag in the fridge for a few weeks before following the procedure above.
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