Hello,

I have a contemporary flat, and I'd like to try growing some culinary herbs in water crystals (http://www.watercrystals.com/soillessplants.htm) or an equivalent without soil.

Do anyone have any experience of this?

Is it possible to grow plants from seed this way? If I have a clear vase, will the seeds become confused by 'clear' soil?

Many thanks in advance,

Tom

On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:14:55 +0100, tjrundy wrote:


Is it possible to grow plants from seed this way? If I have a clear
vase, will the seeds become confused by 'clear' soil?

IANAE but I suspect that geotropism will triumph over phototropism where
the roots are concerned. Why not just try it? A packet of seed is cheap
enough!

"Derek Turner" wrote in message
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On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:14:55 +0100, tjrundy wrote:


Is it possible to grow plants from seed this way? If I have a clear
vase, will the seeds become confused by 'clear' soil?

IANAE but I suspect that geotropism will triumph over phototropism where
the roots are concerned. Why not just try it? A packet of seed is cheap
enough!

Search for Hydroponics on line. There is a load of info on the subject