Instructions didn't mention saving crystalline stuff to "Seed" it - will our crystals still grow? It's been 18 hours and nothing... :(
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We had to wait about 3 weeks before anything started crystallizing. I almost tossed them but held off & they started growing pretty fast after that. They never did get big like on the box but they crystals were nice.
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The video I saw online showed a trick to speed it up. Snap the disc and then, while holding the pack by the long continuous sections, shake the whole pack left to right to make the crystallization spread quickly. Works like a charm.
951694
I never tried that. However I don't think it would work very well as the crystal is not porous. Sorry I can't be of more help.
289153
I have not received my package yet but here is a couple places that might help. http://www.seedsavers.org/Education/Seed-Saving-Instructions/ also http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=seed+saving+techniques Hope this helps.
296496
Call the company. They will send you some. One of ours broke when we were installing. I called the company and they sent me two crystals.
533644
In instructions with seeds, it says those white fluffy things are part of seed roots, not mold and go away when you add water. That's been my experience.
2087788
I've never tried it, I use Fresh Step Extreme clumping. In my opinion, the crystals wouldn't work.
2215192
Yup! I soaked mine in a very small amount of miracle grow and warm water, then planted directly after. It will speed up the germination of the seedling if it's warm. :)
749168
Hmmm. The directions, I thought, were pretty clear. It's been a while since I used mine for broccoli sprouts.... but your seeds will stay in the inner container (after the rinsing and shaking process) for proper aeration, humidity and moisture. And that's where they'll begin sprouting.
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I bought from the same vendor, but I am not the seller. Most of mine died early on, but prob bc I planted too deep around the roots. I read that if you pluck the flowers during first fruiting, the next harvest will be exponentially fuller. Good luck!
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yes. you should mix the crystals in the soil, not just pour it on top. also be aware it expands a lot when watered. try taking half a teaspoon and put in a bowl and add water and see how much volume it adds, and take that into account when adding dry crystals to the soil...
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from some of the research i have done, the mushrooms themselves never really take more then a week or two to grow, ... but the spores have to build up and multiply in the soil first, ... just watched a youtube video, from the looks of it at least 80 days in ideal conditions "out doors" , one guy said they are too random to count on they might not "FRUIT" for years. I bet if you grew them right and set up the conditions and temperature, you could have them in a month or two, i don't know, i just think so. "YOUTUBE" is a good place to look for info.
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I'm sorry I can't answer these questions b/c I have not yet used any of the seeds, in part b/c there were no basic instructions as to how to grow (how deep to plant, etc.) Try cutting it back, most of pants will grow back. Sorry.
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I read one recipe that said they had, but the directions say you shouldn't. I read somewhere else where they said why you shouldn't and it made sense. Haven't tried it and won't. It is a good little machine, don't want to ruin it. Get the wondermil if you want to sprout.
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I have successfully added this to previously potted plants. Just follow the directions on the package and add a very small amount of crystals to the top layer of soil.
17572
Mine arrived without any crystallization and I have ordered more than one time and have never seen this. It never crystallized in the bathroom cupboard over time either. I wonder if you can write to the company to see if they know what the scoop is on this condition? Maybe some things might partially crystallize when subjected to temperature extremes, like possibly in transit. I'm sorry to hear that yours arrived that way and I hope you can get the mystery solved.
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I think during the processing of these plants some crystallization happens and that is the reflective crystals you see....call the number on the package they will answer all questions..I have been using this for years!! and I'm 67 and in great health.