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Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-10-2014, 01:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,781
Posted By Kyle
Where did you get your seeds? How many...

Where did you get your seeds?

How many catipillars per plant? I'd start with one catipillars for your whole crop. I've only worked with one milkweed species that I would consider fast growing...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 02-09-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,781
Posted By Kyle
I don't like GMOs, but I do like Monarch...

I don't like GMOs, but I do like Monarch butterflies.

Round up ready crops (corn) were, at the earliest stages, developed through selective breeding. The same way vegetable and other food crops...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-18-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,985
Posted By Kyle
Don't order 50 l. Way to much for a hobbiest. ...

Don't order 50 l. Way to much for a hobbiest. Buy 10 l. This refers to the finished quantity of media. Depending on your recipe, you likely use 30g of media per lithe, plus 6-8 g of agar. So,...
Forum: Propagation 05-09-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,212
Posted By Kyle
With none traditional methods of media...

With none traditional methods of media sterilization, like microwaves, I would wait a week to ensure I don't have any contamination in the flasks befroe sowing or replating.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-09-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kyle
Hi vonnie, you're right I didn't get the email. ...

Hi vonnie, you're right I didn't get the email. PM me and we can work something out. You've done really well with that little guy!
Kyle
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-09-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kyle
I'm impressed by your macgyver-esk masd tank. ...

I'm impressed by your macgyver-esk masd tank.

What's the name of the masd? I'm in Winnipeg as well. I wonder if you bought it from me? I have ore divisions and live Spanish moss.
Forum: Propagation 03-23-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,638
Posted By Kyle
I recommend a pressure cooker. For dry seed,...

I recommend a pressure cooker.

For dry seed, I recommend a twenty four hour soak in a sugar solution, followed by a fifteen minute soak in ten percent bleach. The theory is that the sugar...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 01-27-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,078
Posted By Kyle
Winnipeg

Winnipeg
Forum: Orchid Lounge 01-27-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,078
Posted By Kyle
I'll be there!

I'll be there!
Forum: Propagation 01-02-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,773
Posted By Kyle
I've never used honey before. That's the right...

I've never used honey before. That's the right amount of agar. I'd be worried about the micronutrients. Were you able to test the pH? That will affect germination.

You might also want to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-02-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,083
Posted By Kyle
Mesophyll cell colapse. ...

Mesophyll cell colapse.

http://www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=130

It can also happen to cool growing species when kept warm. It could be a vector for pathogens. It can be prevented to some...
Forum: Propagation 01-01-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,649
Posted By Kyle
Contact ecuagenera

Contact ecuagenera
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 12-30-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,519
Posted By Kyle
I found the same thing. It does a bit better for...

I found the same thing. It does a bit better for me when kept wet.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-30-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,083
Posted By Kyle
I don't find caudata difficult, but it could just...

I don't find caudata difficult, but it could just really like my conditions.

Another thing to consider is the source of plants. Lots of plants that were around in the 90 were wild collected. ...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 12-30-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,519
Posted By Kyle
Thanks for bringing this back. I've killed a few...

Thanks for bringing this back. I've killed a few more. It one that I just can't get the culture down for. I still have one hanging on, but its far from blooming.

Kyle
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-30-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,083
Posted By Kyle
Sorry for jumping in so late. I grow a lot...

Sorry for jumping in so late.

I grow a lot of masdevallias. Around 120 species and a lot of hybrids.

Leaf spotting is temperature related.

I encourage you to try species which are suited to...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-26-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,537
Posted By Kyle
I disagree, if they're uploading pictures to...

I disagree, if they're uploading pictures to flicker in the first place, they are capable of following the instructions.

There is no need to remember the code. The forum software has a quick link...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-26-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,537
Posted By Kyle
There is no problem. But I don't prefer to jump...

There is no problem. But I don't prefer to jump back and forth (see the picture in one window and read the comments in another)

I guess I am being as lazy as the poster.

Although, this forum...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-26-2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,537
Posted By Kyle
I completly agree. I don't bother with thread...

I completly agree. I don't bother with thread that post pictures that way, and find myself visiting this forum less because of the high number of people who post thier pictures in this fashion.

I...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 03-07-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By Kyle
Google T and T seeds. They are in Winnipeg, they...

Google T and T seeds. They are in Winnipeg, they are pretty cheap.

Kyle
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 03-02-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By Kyle
yes, they are on the up and up. What...

yes, they are on the up and up.

What odontoglossum?

Kyle
Forum: Propagation 02-24-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,466
Posted By Kyle
Ecuagenera sowed seed on media without charcoal...

Ecuagenera sowed seed on media without charcoal and Hoosiers added extra charcoal. It can go either way.

Kyle
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-21-2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,797
Posted By Kyle
I don't know about your media recipe, but with...

I don't know about your media recipe, but with such a mix bag of species, I would be surprised if they would all do well on the exact same media. I have bought seeds from Kumpol a few years back and...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-21-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,797
Posted By Kyle
Possibly. 7 months is diffinatly long,...

Possibly. 7 months is diffinatly long, especially for a common genus like dendrobium. What species and what media are you using. Were they sowed dry seed? How did you sterilize the seed? What...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-29-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 611
Posted By Kyle
Quito Orchid Show Feb 4 - 8th

Any one else making the trek to this show. I know there are a few ecuadorians on the board. Hope to see some of you there.
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