Seed Sowing Media

Phalaenopsis Orchid Seed Media

 

MOTHER FLASK MEDIA

·       This media is used for the initial sowing of the seed, and only needs to be a thin layer in the flask, as the protocorms are transferred to the #2 flask almost immediately after germination. Put the media, sugar, and agar into the blender.  After measuring the volume of water, I boil the water in a kettle, and pour it into the glass container of the blender. Pulse the blender when safe.  Blend on high for at least two minutes!!  Then pour into the flasks about 10mm thick.

 

          1L Distilled Water

            15 grams 6668 Sigma Maintenance Media

            5  grams white granular sugar

            7 grams agar

 

#2 INTERMEDIATE MEDIA

·       This media is used between the mother flask, and final replate.  This media allows for growth to attain a size which allows for individual plants to be transferred to the final replate.  The potato maintains equal top growth and root development.  From the mother flask, a group of protocorms are spread evenly over the surface of the media. Put the media, sugar, potato, and agar into the blender.  After measuring the volume of water, I boil the water in a kettle, and pour it into the glass container of the blender. Pulse the blender when safe.  Blend on high for at least two minutes!!  Then pour into the flasks about 15mm thick.

 

          1L Distilled Water

            20 grams 6668 Sigma Maintenance Media

            5 grams white granular sugar

            75 grams potato  (Microwaved baking potato)

            7 grams Agar

 

FINAL REPLATE

·         This is the media to which the individual plants are transferred. Put the media, sugar, potato, banana, and agar into the blender.  After measuring the volume of water, I boil the water in a kettle, and pour it into the glass container of the blender. Pulse the blender when safe.  Blend on high for at least two minutes!!  Then pour into the flasks about 25mm thick.

 

            1L Distilled Water

            25 Grams 6668 Sigma Maintenance Media

            5 grams white granular sugar

            75 grams potato  (Microwaved baking potato)

            25 grams banana

            7 grams Agar