[chrissie B]

Hi all could some one explain to me what chestnut compound is and is it important if mentioned in planting instructions , hubby got me a pk of goji berry seeds and i am supposed to use this chestnut compound and being here back in Greece we don't have any but if its important i may be able to get some brought out for me so input please or i will have to leave it till next year and get some at Christmas .
Chrissie b

[Yorkie]

Do you mean 'Cheshunt' compound?

It's a powder that you mix with water to prevent the fungal 'damping-off' disease in seedlings.  it's got ammonium sulphate and copper in it and says not to use it in zinc containers.

I have a very old pot made by Bio; there may be other brands available.

To be fair, I've forgotten to use it the last couple of years and can't say I've noticed a huge amount of difference.

[muntjac]

ferget it ,, just take enough soil to fil the tray and put half a pint water in it .then pop it over the  heat till; it steams for a few mins in an old pan .. let it cool and use it " werks for me "

[gobs]

I don't do that pagan routine either , nor do I use the stuff.

If they emphasize it the plant must be prone to damping off - pinch of salt, marketing ploy sniffed - don't over-water.  

Good luck. Let us know.

[chrissie B]

thanks everyone great advice i might try both and see which is best , its for those very healthy goji berries , they take 14 or so days to germinate and grow quite tall .
Chrissie b