Very Easy Sterilisation Method - My Seedlings

[camille1585]

Thanks! I just need to find the NAA, otherwise I have everything else. I have Cattleya, Brassavola and Dendrobium seed, so I guess I'll try to make a flask of Den seeds. But I'm in the netherlands and my seeds are in france, so it will have to wait a few months.

[Mr. Tech]

I tried this method today. Hope the best.

[roby]

well, update me about the results, positive or negative.

How many hours did you leave the pad



thanks

[Jeff9]

Hi Roby,

Thanks for the information, i wish i had some seed to sow id like to attempt this

A question, why do you not also sterilize the seeds? Is it more hassle or will this much sterilization kill the seeds?

Thanks,
Jeff

[roby]

Hi Jeff
This method is just to disinfect the seeds (see pdf)
Then I adjusted the system for seeding without boxes sterile.
For me, the classic method of disinfection of seeds and sowing is too complicated

[Phalguy]

Hi Roby...

I'm about to sow some Phals very soon and I will try your method! I'll keep you posted!
Thanks for sharing

[roby]

Excellent!
The most delicate part is when you take away the pad, just lift the top sheet of plastic

[Jeff9]

Once again thanks alot Roby, this technique could potentially completely change the way we cultivate orchids in vitro - if you are the first person to use it for this purpose.

I have a question, did you harvest and pollinate the pods yourself? I have attempted to pollinate orchids alot of times but it never succeeded, any tips?

[Phalguy]

Hello Jeff9

I do pollinate and harvest seeds from my phals...
After a few try, I have better chance when:
1. I cross an old flower on a young flower ( same thing as humain no? ;-) )
2. pollinate in the morning
3. Don't remove the pollen on the mother flower
4. If selfing, flowers should be on 2 different spike
5. Orchid can be very stubborn!

Since I do that, I have almost no fail...

[Phalguy]

Originally Posted by roby

Excellent!
The most delicate part is when you take away the pad, just lift the top sheet of plastic

Helo again...

First, what do you mean by that? Second, how big is the hole in the plastic wrap?

thanks! ;-)