Every gardener probably wondered how long to wait for the seed to sprout, every hour checking if a sprout had appeared from under the ground. But everything is much simpler.
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The time it takes for the seeds to germinate and appear above the ground is called the germination period. It is different for all cultures, but it can still be slightly changed by adjusting environmental conditions (humidity, temperature and light).
How to calculate this period?
There are several landing options:
- Sowing directly to the garden
After planting the seeds in moist soil, after a few days you will see a small sprout, and if you continue to moisten the soil and maintain the temperature, then there will be no problems with germination. But if, on the contrary, you do not follow the plant, then the germination process can slow down significantly.
- Swelling of seeds
In this case, the germination period begins by placing the seed in water. The moisture will help the seeds to swell and start growing, whether it's a wet cloth or just water.
For example, the germination period of a seed is from 4 to 7 days, but after placing the seeds for a day in a humid environment, and then in the ground, the period can be reduced to 3-6. The highest quality seeds with high germination energy will sprout fastest. Also, when using for soaking not ordinary water, but any growth stimulants ("Zircon", "Ecosil", "Epin Extra", "Energen Aqua", etc.), the germination period may become even shorter.
Germination timing of vegetable seeds
Flower seeds
Seeds of green and spicy-flavoring crops
Now, knowing all the timing of germination of crops, you can easily calculate the appropriate timing of sowing seedlings or have time to repeat the sowing if the seeds did not germinate successfully.
Good luck in the summer season!
Do you know the timing of germination of seeds of different crops?
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