Hi David, I use a mix of course sand (used by bricklayers), pumice (1-5 mm) stonechippings (1-5 mm) and cocopeat. And my results are good. 2 parts course sand 2 parts pumice 2 parts stone chippings 1 part coco peat For the more sensitive species I leave the coco peat out. I never use peat or peat based soil. At least make sure the soil is well drained. For Cyrtanthus and similar species I use the floating method with very good results. Kind regards, Hans Huizing Holland Op 10-7-2012 10:15, David Retief schreef: > Hi Guys, > > I'd like to ask everyone what they think is the best medium to germinate and grow cape bulb seedlings? I know this probably differs a lot from person to person, and possibly from species to species, but I'm looking for a good mix to use for all my seeds that germinate outside in the cape winter weather (cold and rainy.) I've been using a mixture of 1:1:1 peat:///perlite:sand/ with a thin layer of coarse grit (5mm) on top which has been pretty successful, but I am sure there is a wealth of experience and knowledge on this topic, which is why I posted this. > > Thanks all, > David. > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ > *H. J. Huizing* Wapendrager 38 7943 RP Meppel Holland // Tel: (0031) 0522-440717 hanshuizing@home.nl http://www.dehuizings.nl/ Get a signature like this. <http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing/…> Click here. <http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing/…>