Start out with something that can hold soil.
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I just use disposable plastic plates.
1.Poke a few holes to allow water to drain.
2.Fill half way with your choice of soil. I use organic gardening soil.
3.Add your choice of seeds. I used mix of broadleaf seeds from tortoisesupply.
4.Cover seeds with soil and lightly pack the soil until flush with the edge of the plate.
5.Add water. I choose to use hose water since my indoor water is filled through the softener.
6.Find yourself a plastic container with lid. Put the seed plates inside the container and cover to keep it humid while seeds germinate. I keep mine indoors.
7.Seed germination only took me 2 days. So after 2 days I uncover and watch my plants grow, watering when needed.
This method worked on some dandelion seeds I found in my backyard. Sprouted in 4 days.
8. Dig a hole in your substrate deep enough to fit your seed plate so it sits flush. I made sure to keep my seed plate under the UVB light so they can continue to grow while in the inclosure. Also this makes sure your tort gets some UVB rays since he'll have to sit under the UVB light while he enjoys his fresh plants.
I believe this will also help keep the enclosure humid.
View attachment 57296
I just use disposable plastic plates.
1.Poke a few holes to allow water to drain.
2.Fill half way with your choice of soil. I use organic gardening soil.
3.Add your choice of seeds. I used mix of broadleaf seeds from tortoisesupply.
4.Cover seeds with soil and lightly pack the soil until flush with the edge of the plate.
5.Add water. I choose to use hose water since my indoor water is filled through the softener.
6.Find yourself a plastic container with lid. Put the seed plates inside the container and cover to keep it humid while seeds germinate. I keep mine indoors.
7.Seed germination only took me 2 days. So after 2 days I uncover and watch my plants grow, watering when needed.
This method worked on some dandelion seeds I found in my backyard. Sprouted in 4 days.
8. Dig a hole in your substrate deep enough to fit your seed plate so it sits flush. I made sure to keep my seed plate under the UVB light so they can continue to grow while in the inclosure. Also this makes sure your tort gets some UVB rays since he'll have to sit under the UVB light while he enjoys his fresh plants.
I believe this will also help keep the enclosure humid.
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