Studies on the Production of Moss sod “Harigoke” by Polytrichum formosum HEDW

Abstract

Polytrichum formosum HEDW. was colonal-propagated on the propagation beds and produced moss sod (Harigoke). Fresh cut leaves and stems set on the beds within several soils; valcanic ash red soil, weathred granaite soil (Kira-soil), and the soils mixed perlite Ml, perlite M3 or crushed limestone with Kira soil. The regeneration from leaves and stems were the best on the soil mixed 70% Kira-soil and 30% perlite M3. Seven months after leaves and stems were set, the number of P.formosum stems were 4.5/cm² on this mixed soil and plant coverage was 90%.