Venus Flytrap Seed Germination: Pure Peat Moss Method

A grower asks if VFT seeds can be started in pure peat moss without perlite or sand.

Answer: Yes, Pure Peat Works

• Sow on surface, barely cover with fine peat
• Apply sulfur fungicide preventatively
• No stratification needed
• Germination in ~3 weeks at warm temperatures
• Keep moist, bright light

Caveats

• Peat alone compacts over time — perlite/sand improves long-term structure
• For short-term germination, pure peat is fine
• Transplant to standard 50/50 mix after seedlings establish