In this paper, we discuss the experimental conditions required to grow large two-component crystals from homogeneous solid solutions. Building on the work of Burton, Prim, and Slichter and that of Van Erk, we are able to establish that the concentration fluctuations for diffusion-limited growth are rather insensitive to hydrodynamic fluctuations. This enables a crystal grower to take advantage of forced convection to optimize growth rates without aggravating the striation problem.