{"product_id":"grow-your-own-sundews-seed-starter-kit-forkleaf-collection","title":"Grow Your Own Sundews – Seed Starter Kit™ • Forkleaf Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Sundews from Seed - Forkleaf Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of temperate forkleaf sundews and grow your own from seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivo's \u003cstrong\u003eGrow Your Own Sundews - Seed Starter Kit™ • Forkleaf Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together everything you need to sow and grow a fascinating collection of forkleaf sundews from scratch, using the same basic techniques we use to raise our own seed-grown plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is something a little different. Each kit contains a changing selection of freshly harvested forkleaf sundew seeds from our own cultivated collection. As your seedlings mature, you may discover different colours, sizes and branching growth habits, from greener forms to deeper red forms and from simpler forks to more heavily branching plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForkleaf sundews in this collection are \u003cstrong\u003etemperate plants and require cold stratification before germination\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your kit includes step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process, making it a great introduction to growing temperate sundews from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in Your Sundew Seed Starter Kit™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reusable \u003cstrong\u003egrowing container\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremixed carnivorous plant germination soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003estep-by-step instruction leaflet\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the cold-stratification and seed-starting process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt least \u003cstrong\u003e25 freshly harvested forkleaf sundew seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e selected from our current seed collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bottle of \u003cstrong\u003epurified, low-mineral water\u003c\/strong\u003e to get you started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Variation in Your Forkleaf Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow a variety of forkleaf sundews at Cultivo, and the fresh seed available from our cultivated collection changes according to which plants are flowering, successfully pollinated and producing suitable seed. Rather than limiting this kit to one named form, we select from the fresh forkleaf sundew seed available at the time of preparing each collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour seedlings may develop different colours, sizes and branching growth habits. Some forms remain more compact while others grow taller, and the characteristic forked leaves can develop very different branching patterns as the plants mature. \u003cstrong\u003ePart of the experience is watching those differences gradually reveal themselves as your seedlings grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur seed batches are kept labelled and \u003cstrong\u003egermination-tested in-house\u003c\/strong\u003e before suitable seed is used in our Grow Your Own kits. As with growing any plant from seed, individual germination results can vary according to the seed and growing conditions provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect When Growing Forkleaf Sundews from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required before germination - follow the step-by-step instructions included with your kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begins after the required stratification process when suitable growing conditions are provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best started under suitable grow lights while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants are temperate sundews and require a natural winter rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seedlings gradually develop the distinctive branching leaves characteristic of forkleaf sundews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rewarding introduction to growing temperate sundews from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seedlings start incredibly small, but that's part of the experience. Over time you'll watch their first dew-covered leaves develop and gradually see their different colours, sizes and branching forms begin to reveal themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer to skip the wait? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sundew-drosera\" title=\"Carnivorous Sundew Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSundew Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for established plants ready to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Forkleaf Sundew Seed Starter Kit™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many seeds are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Forkleaf Collection kit contains at least \u003cstrong\u003e25 freshly harvested sundew seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you multiple opportunities for successful germination and the chance to discover variation between your seedlings. Seed size and the exact selection may vary between harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill every sundew seed germinate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily - and that's completely normal when growing any plant from seed. Individual seeds can behave differently even within the same fresh batch. We include \u003cstrong\u003eat least 25 fresh seeds to give you multiple opportunities for successful germination\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than expecting every seed to become a plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Cultivo, we carefully harvest and store our sundew seeds and \u003cstrong\u003egermination-test suitable seed batches before using them in our Grow Your Own kits\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fresh, viable seed is an important part of successful germination, but the conditions provided during stratification and after sowing also play an important role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich forkleaf sundews will I receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are selected from the forkleaf sundews producing suitable fresh seed in our cultivated collection at the time of preparing each batch. The selection changes, so no particular form, colour, size or branching habit is guaranteed. Part of the fun is discovering how your individual seedlings develop as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the seeds fresh and germination tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We harvest and keep our seed batches labelled at Cultivo and germination-test suitable seed batches in-house. Only suitable fresh seed is selected for our Grow Your Own kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these sundew seeds need cold stratification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The temperate forkleaf sundews in this collection \u003cstrong\u003erequire cold stratification before germination\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your kit includes step-by-step instructions explaining how to prepare and sow your seeds correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is cold stratification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold stratification is a preparation process used for certain temperate seeds before they are ready to germinate. Don't worry if you've never done it before - the instructions included with your kit guide you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is purified water included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnivorous plants are sensitive to excessive minerals in water. We include purified, low-mineral water so you have suitable water on hand when starting your seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is special about the included germination soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included germination mix is prepared specifically for carnivorous plant seed, with the low nutrient levels, moisture retention and aeration needed for successful seed starting. It's pre-measured and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow these sundews indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. At Cultivo, we raise our young forkleaf sundews \u003cstrong\u003eunder suitable grow lights for approximately their first two years\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the tiny seedlings strong, consistent light while they establish and encouraging faster, stronger early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the plants mature, we transition them to outdoor growing where these temperate sundews can follow their natural seasonal cycle, including their \u003cstrong\u003ewinter rest\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your kit instructions will guide you through cold stratification, sowing and caring for your young seedlings after germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Grow Your Own Carnivorous Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur available seed collections change according to \u003cstrong\u003efresh seed availability from our cultivated carnivorous plant collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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