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Old 04-22-2009, 05:19 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Moss?

I am pretty sure the reason they say to use shagnum peat moss is because it is a soilless media. It is a light, fluffy medium that won't get too heavy, and if sterilized is much less likely to carry harmful pathogens that will wipe out young palm seedlings (or seeds).

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