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Using Rocks to Warm Soil for Sarracenia & Flytraps; Seed Availability

The “rock method” (placing dark rocks around pots to absorb heat) works well for Sarracenia alata, ‘Doodle Bug’, and B‑52 Venus flytraps. The extra soil warmth boosts early‑season growth.

Seed Sales

We won’t offer seeds this season—our harvest was insufficient. Check back in fall for availability.

Good growing!

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