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Originally Posted by Ueberwinden
Tog,
I saw the bananas in your gallery that you have been busy germinating, very nice! Are those deli containers that you are using? I have seen plans to use rubber-maid clear storage containers to root and germinate in. Your containers stacked up is interesting, can you stack multiple rows without causing effects on the plants?(reduced light)
Michael
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Hi Michael,
1. Yep, deli boxes. I prefer them than open trays as I don't have to monitor the humidity which is the most important factor for me here. The ambient temp here is ideal for germn.
2. Multiple rows? As long as the new sdlg's height is not higher than the lid. I tend to shift them around as they grow. The light level of my germn area is quite even so there is no problem. Once the new sdlg hits the lid, the box is put into a zip lock clear plastic bag till they get the 2nd leaf. When in this situation, they are moved to another area which there is sufficient light. Once they develop the 2nd leaf, they are then potted.
I do germn of 'naners and palms as part of my monthly seedling program for my nursery. I have a quota of germinating a minimum of 1,000 sds a month. Fun!
Repotting, not fun.....
I hope the answers help.
