First time grower... - Orchid Board

Monkmonk · #1 08-21-2008, 10:21 PM

Hello Everyone. I have been wanting to grow orchids froms seeds for quite some time now but have been turned off to it because of how difficult it seems to be but I have decided to try it anyway. I know bits and pieces of the process and was looking for some good info to start with. A step-by-step guide would be wonderful but I'll take what I can get. I would also need advice on where to purchase the seeds since my plants are not currently producing any. I know it's difficult but I love a challenge so any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Uechi · #2 08-22-2008, 08:43 AM

I'm basically in the same position. Loads of knowledge about the processes unfortunately most not in writing. The two best books I have found are " Growing Orchids from seed " by Philip Seaton and Margaret Ramsay. This was printed by Kew Gardens. Good illustrations and fairly straight forward. The other more techical book is " Asymbiotic Technique of Orchid Seed Germination " by Aaron J. Hicks. Lots of sources for seeds one is The Orchid Seedbank Project

Royal · #3 08-22-2008, 10:48 AM

Yup, Orchid Seedbank Project is the only place I know to buy seed (that I would trust). When looking around that site, click on the 'Technical Info' tab for a TON of info on techniques, media, etc. Another decent info site is Lotte & Thomas.

I could always pass along a little seed for you to try without having to buy any. But OSP seed packets are really cheap (most are $4) and you might want to go ahead and get tools and/or media from him at the same time.

Monkmonk · #4 08-22-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids

Yup, Orchid Seedbank Project is the only place I know to buy seed (that I would trust). When looking around that site, click on the 'Technical Info' tab for a TON of info on techniques, media, etc. Another decent info site is Lotte & Thomas.

I could always pass along a little seed for you to try without having to buy any. But OSP seed packets are really cheap (most are $4) and you might want to go ahead and get tools and/or media from him at the same time.

Thank you to both of you for your input. I went onto OSP and was unable to access the page where it has the seeds. I sent whoever runs the site an email asking if it was a technical issue or what so we'll see what happens. I'm just kinda back to square one now, waiting. I'm excited about getting started. Thanks again.