Orchid flasking and sterilization by microwave?

[spiderorchid0609]

I was wondering if you can sterilize flask with media by putting the flask in boiling water or by microwaving?
and what should I sterilize the seeds in?
Any info would be great and photos of flasks and seedlings
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[Robert]

I was wondering if you can sterilize flask with media by putting the flask in boiling water or by microwaving?
and what should I sterilize the seeds in?
Any info would be great and photos of flasks and seedlings
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with media in the flask sterilise either with pressure cooker or microwave.

sterilise seeds with 5% bleach ( commonly use at home) and vary the duration like 5 mins, 10 mins.

I've successfully propagate in-vitro byblis guehoi, nepenthes and phalaenopsis seeds. some photos for viewing, my pleasure.




nepenthes


byblis


phalaenopsis

[spiderorchid0609]

Thanks
I'm probably getting a second hand pressure cooker for cheap. Also when pressure cooking how much water should I put in the cooker?
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[Robert]

Thanks
I'm probably getting a second hand pressure cooker for cheap. Also when pressure cooking how much water should I put in the cooker?
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water should be below the rack where the flasks sits on.

[letranthienkim]

i read somewhere it said that it's about 1-2 inch. but over your medium.....

[Robert]

i read somewhere it said that it's about 1-2 inch. but over your medium.....

yes, i agreed. Either way will worked, flasks will be sterilised.