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Originally Posted by NisiNJ
On the subject of seed starting mix, I brought home a bag of MG seed starting (not potting) mix that I believe was infested with gnat eggs. After a couple of weeks gnats were crawling all over the seed tray. Too many gnats too soon to be coincidence.
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I have wondered the same thing. I have less this year than in the past, so far I have only been using Fafard 3B mix. (see below) My worst infestation happened when I used aged compost.
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Originally Posted by camochef
I found that left over bags of both seed starter and potting soil perform much better than freshly purchased bags. I now keep a good supply of both in my garden shed. (they do have to be kept dry).
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I keep mine in the garage. It usually has the proper moisture content in the bag. I wonder how long bugs can live in there.
JackE, take a look at what these people have to offer. I like the 3B mix. They also make a specific seed germinating mix. I see what you mean about being in a small town, everything is 100 miles away! Sometimes it's just easier to stick with what you are familiar with.
http://www.fafard.com/index.php?p=7&...tx&submit=Find (retailers)
http://www.fafard.com/index.php?p=110 (products) sometimes nurseries carry these
http://www.fafard.com/?p=2 (homepage)
http://www.fafard.com/?p=204 Not sure of your territory, but give them a try- they should be able to lead you in the right direction. My rep was very helpful when I worked at the greenhouse.
Of note, my mystery mold happened on plants growing homemade mix.
