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Old 04-23-2008, 08:19 PM
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Fern species

What is the fern that volunteers from bags of Canadian peat?
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Old 04-24-2008, 03:19 AM
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As you are probably aware, most ferns can self-propagate by dropping their spores onto whatever growing medium supports them. Can you advise why you refer specifically to Canadian peat?
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Old 04-24-2008, 06:46 AM
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A picture is needed, because many different ferns could grow from that.
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Old 04-24-2008, 07:05 AM
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What color are the fiddleheads? Check this site for Ontario ferns and some pics....any look familiar?
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Old 04-24-2008, 07:54 AM
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any look familiar?
Thanks, I'll compare after work today.

Chez: They sprout in tubs of Sarracenia planted in peat labeled as being from Canada.
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Old 04-24-2008, 05:37 PM
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I believe it is silvery glade fern.
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