Ground rules
How to sow:
Use a good potting soil. No dirt.Keep warm, about 72 to 75 degrees.
Provide 90% humidity.
Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Provide 80% shade at first.
Move sprouts into more light.
Transplant after first true leaves.
— Robert Smaus
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