Courgettes are taken directly sown in the open ground. They are well tolerated, and temperature drop are not demanding to soil moisture variations. However, some growers use planting zucchini seedlings. This method allows you to get a crop in a shorter time, that is. To. On the beds are planted already fully formed sprouts.
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Preparatory work
First we need to prepare the container for seedlings. For this purpose perfectly suited peat or disposable paper cups, boxes out of kefir or yogurt. The main thing that the packaging was made of cellulose. Therein lies the secret of growing seedlings.
Before planting the seeds should be treated. First, they were tested for germination. To do this, pour water and remove all the seeds that have surfaced. Of these germs will not appear. The remaining seeds are soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. It should be a light pink. For complete decontamination is sufficient to hold the seed potassium permanganate in about 22-24 hours. seed treatment allowed any growth stimulator if desired. He will accelerate the germination of vegetable marrows. For the same purpose some gardeners planting material used to soak in warm water. Its temperature should not be below + 50 ° C. The procedure is carried out for 5-6 hours.
Ground buy in a specialty store or prepare yourself. The optimum soil mixture for courgettes consists of turf, compost, peat and fine sawdust. All components are taken in the ratio 2: 2: 6: 1. To improve the nutritional composition, you can add fertilizer to it. 5 kg of the substrate need nitrate 3 g, 50 mL wood ash, 5 g of potassium compound and 10 g of superphosphate. Such a composition will provide young plants with all the necessary nutrients.
To protect seedlings from possible pests, soil, packed in a container, before planting pour boiling water. If the soil contains larvae or eggs of insects, such treatment will act on them fatal. Now you can start planting the seeds themselves.
The landing of the seeds and care for seedlings
The seeds planted in the soil to a depth of 2-2.5 cm. Have each seed so that the spine has appeared at the bottom. In one container placed 1 seed. Prior to the beginning of seedlings need to adjust the temperature. Index column must not fall below + 22... + 25 ° C. After the first germs temperature can be lowered to + 18... + 20 ° C.
Zucchini seedlings are very sensitive to sunlight, so it is recommended to keep the tank near a window. For this purpose, perfect sill.
Water the young plants with warm water defended. During the procedure, care must be taken to prevent moisture from getting on the leaves. Zucchini do not like it. Tap cold water can not be used for irrigation. Otherwise, the seedlings will slow its growth.
To landing in the open ground was held for young plants painless cups fully placed into the ground together with the contents. Over time, the board will start to decompose, allowing the root system to grow plants. In this paper will provide additional food zucchini.
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