David, I also live in a winter rainy climate, and my mix is 1 part compost 1 part cocopeat 2 parts pumice. Drainage is most important. I NEVER use sand. In a dark, wet climate, sand traps moisture in the mix. I learned this from a well know Alpine Nursery grower, and it seems to work. Rick On 7/10/12, Hans Huizing <hanshuizing@home.nl> wrote: > 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/…> > > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ >