Germination of seeds is in demand in regions of Russia with rather severe climatic conditions. Pre-germination allows you to harvest vegetables much faster.
Necessary
- - salt;
- - ash;
- - vegetable seeds;
- - thin cloth;
- - saucer;
- - water.
Instructions
Step 1
Soak vegetable seeds at room temperature for several hours. Then place them in a thin layer in a plastic or glass container with a little water. It is recommended to cover the seeds with a damp cloth from above. Change the water and mix the seeds at least 2-3 times daily. If you are sprouting heat-loving vegetables, the water temperature should be 20-25 ° C. For other crops, a temperature of 15-20 ° C is sufficient.
Step 2
Stop soaking when the seeds swell and 1-1.5% of them hatch. After that, the saucer is lined with a thin damp cloth and the swollen seeds are transferred to it. It is better to place the saucer in a plastic bag to maintain the necessary moisture. Turn occasionally germinated seeds gently to ensure an even supply of oxygen.
Step 3
Germination of various crops takes up to 7 days. For example, germinate cabbage and cucumber seeds for 1-3 days, tomatoes and beets up to 4 days. Since it is advisable to germinate vegetable seeds before the root appears, try to transplant the seeds into the soil as soon as they appear white. During transplantation, the delicate root is easily damaged, which greatly complicates planting. If the roots begin to grow back, and the landing is delayed, try to prevent the plexus of the processes.
Step 4
If sowing needs to be delayed, for example, due to worsening weather conditions, place the hatched seeds in the lower compartment of the refrigerator. You can keep them at a temperature of 3-4 ° C for several days. Germination allows you to determine the most viable plant specimens. It is from them that sprouts hatch first. In addition, germination allows you to get the maximum germination of vegetable crops.
