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| Unusual Farm Chick |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 04:54:01 AM
I have another thread where I was searching for green flower varieties and now would like to reap your expertise on growing Moss. I am making Hypertufa trough and shallow large bowls for wedding decor which we are growing moss in. My woods have an abundance of moss growing in the woodland soil as well as decaying fell trees. I have 1 1/2 yrs before the event, giving me plenty of time for things to grow- or at least I hope.
If I "scoop up" the moss, incorporating it's current soil source, how long will it take for them to double and triple spreadout in the containers? I had read online leaving them whole would have them growing/spreading quicker, but HOW quick has yet to be answered. Any input?
Also, I have searched online for purple succulents and being they START at avg. $4 a piece {and I would like to have at least 50-100 by wedding time in 1 1/2 yrs}, I am in the hopes someone amongst our farm girls would have cuttings or babies they may be able to share my way.
Since the moss is our "green", I REALLY would like to get some purple succulents. The rosettes are PERFECT and the sedum style in purple{ish} would be a beautiful addition too.
Is there anyone whom may have these they could share cuttings or babies from so I can grow them out on my own to the needed amount for June of 2013?
I have heirloom veggie/fruit seeds as well as a few medicinal herb seed I could offer in swap. Otherwise, I'm not sure what else would tickle anyone's fancy. Let me know what your into and it may trigger an idea.
Thank you Ladies for any help/input you can share with me on these two subjects. I begin making the containers once I get cleaned up from the holiday- I have a basement temp/environment perfect for their hypertufa curing. Not too fast or too slow style. |
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| Unusual Farm Chick |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 06:55:39 AM
I have read doing the mixing recipe takes much longer then starting with whole pieces, but I have yet to find an online comparison of growth periods between the two. only what is stated. I have an abundance of moss that a few small patches would be nothing to do. Maybe I should do a combo of both. Pour the mixture around the grown patches in the containers...
I actually did search out local growers before turning to the net. lol. I had hoped one of them would sell me a tray closer to wholesale price and was actually laughed at. {no kidding- the lady laughed at me when I asked if they would give a just over wholesale price for a full tray of them. Locals are willing to knock off 10% or so but thats it}. Locals were just as if not more expensive on the succulents. I am big on local buying but there is no way we can spend $200-400 on 50-100 accessory plants. I listed on craigslist for cuttings/babies but no replies {except a few offering a way for me to make money at home}.
lol. Just speed bumps along the way. |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 05:07:14 AM
You can grow new moss by whizzing it with yogurt, then spreading it. There are kits that might be easier than trying to keep everything alive for 18 months.
Spend your money locally. Growers will be more than happy to help you, as well as giving you happier plants that already live in your climate.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
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