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Terrarium Sets, Small—with Terrarium
These sets are carefully selected to simulate natural associations. Each includes indicated plants, appropriate soil/substrate and a 1-gallon clear plastic terrarium with cover.
Terrarium Sets, Large
Larger sets designed to fit 10- to 20-gallon terrariums. The soil/planting medium included with each is ample for 10- to 15-gallon terrari- ums—larger tanks may require additional media. Sets do not include terrariums.
Woodland Terrarium Set LM1143
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
LM1143
Woodland Terrarium Set:
Liverwort (pictured), fern, lichen, moss and soil.
$45.20
LM1144
Bog Terrarium Set: Sundew, flowering plant (pictured), fern, lichen, sphagnum.
47.70
LM1145
Desert Cactus Terrarium Set: 5 different types of small cacti or succulents and sand.
42.50
LM1146
Insectivorous Plant Terrarium Set: 1 pitcher,
1 flytrap (pictured), 2 sundew, and sphagnum.
55.05
Bog Terrarium Set LM1144
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
LM1213
Bog Terrarium Set, Large. Includes: 2 sundew, 2 flowering plants, 1 fern, 1 lichen, 2 mosses, bog soil.
$66.10
LM1214
Desert Terrarium Set, Large. Includes: 5 cactus (mixed sp.), 3 succulents (mixed sp.), desert soil. Not available for Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
58.35
LM1215
Insectivorous Terrarium Set, Large. Includes: 1 pitcher, 2 sundew, 1 flytrap, 1 Butterwort, sphagnum moss.
58.65
LM1216
Woodland Terrarium Set, Large. Includes: 1 fern, 1 liverwort, 1 spleenwort, 2 mosses, 1 lichen, woodland soil.
64.70
Desert Cactus Terrarium Set LM1145
Insectivorous Terrarium Set LM1146
Dicot Seeds
Quality, viable seeds for all types of germination and growth experi- ments. Seeds are untreated. Package sizes and approximate number of seeds per package are detailed below.
Desert Terrarium Set LM1214
Catalog No.
Description
Pkg. Size/Ounces
Seeds/Pkg.
Price/Pkg.
AB1429
Alfalfa*
1
13,000
$4.05
AB1430
Bean—Lima
4
110
3.25
AB1431
Bean—Mung
4
1,500
6.30
AB1432
Bean—Red (Kidney)
4
225
4.80
AB1433
Bean—White (Navy)
4
350
5.90
FB0578
Lettuce—Grand Rapids
1
20,000
5.15
FB1629
Marigold
1
10,000
5.10
AB1436
Mustard*
1
13,000
4.10
FB0579
Pea—Alaska
4
500
3.35
FB0580
Pea—Little Marvel
4
500
3.25
AB1437
Pea—Thomas Laxton
4
440
5.60
AB1438
Pea—Sugar Snap
4
475
6.45
AB1439
Radish—Red*
1
2,500
4.10
AB1440
Soybean
4
600
6.20
AB1441
Sunflower
4
825
5.15
AB1442
Tomato*
1
10,000
6.55
Germinate Seeds
There are several things you can do to ensure seed germination and growth. An all-purpose potting mix (such as Jiffy Mix®) or milled sphagnum moss make excellent germination media. The starter medium should be placed in seed trays or small pots to a depth of two to three inches. Some seeds can be soaked for 12 to 24 hours prior to planting to speed germination. An easy way to do this is to wrap the seeds in a moistened paper towel.
Most seeds should be sown at a depth of up to three times their diameter. Small seeds can be scattered over the soil and lightly pressed down. Water the seeds by gently sprinkling with warm water. Cold water could lower the temperature of the soil below the germination level. Always keep the soil moist. Cover the seeds with a pane of glass or plastic wrap to trap heat and conserve moisture. Try to keep the seeds at 22–27 °C.
After the seeds have germinated, remove the glass and use fluorescent lights to warm the seedlings. At this point it is a good idea to thin out the seedlings—leaving only the largest and strongest. As soon as the seed- lings can be handled, transplant them to larger containers, leaving enough room for each plant to grow unrestricted. Water regularly. Dilute (half-strength) fertilizer may be applied three to four weeks follow- ing germination.
*Denotes those types that are rapid germinators. Monocot Seeds
Catalog No.
Description
Pkg. Size/Ounces
Seeds/Pkg.
Price/Pkg.
AB1426
Barley
1
725
$3.80
AB1427
Corn—Yellow Dent
4
350
7.90
FB0576
Corn—Sweet
4
475
5.35
FB0577
Grass Mixture
4
Varies
4.50
AB1428
Oat
1
1000
5.70
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