Growing high-quality seedlings is the key to a good harvest. Therefore, it is important to responsibly treat the preparation of seedlings. Experienced gardeners come up with new and unusual ways to grow seedlings without land, for example, on paper. In this article I will tell you how to do it right so as not to be disappointed.
Features of germinating seeds on paper
The main positive qualities of germinating seeds on paper are:
- saving your own time;
- compactness. There is no need to clutter up the window sills with cups of soil;
- purity. Unlike growing seeds in the ground, paper does not leave any debris;
- budget. To germinate a large number of seeds, only one roll of toilet paper, a plastic bag, a plastic bottle and water is enough;
- ease and convenience in the care of seeds. On paper, I can easily see each seed and its roots. This allows me to choose the strongest specimens for further planting;
- high seed germination. The paper does not contain harmful microbes and microorganisms found in garden soil, which adversely affect the seeds;
- the ability to grow strong and strong seedlings due to the fact that it will develop only the root system, and not stretch into the stem.
The main thing when growing seeds on paper is to choose the cheapest toilet paper, which does not contain dyes and flavors.
A popular way to germinate seeds on paper
I always use the same proven option for growing seeds on paper:
- Prepare a polyethylene film cut into strips of the same thickness as the paper roll.
- I lay the paper on the film in several layers and moisten it with plenty of water.
- I lay out the seeds on paper in rows, retreating 1 cm from each edge. The distance between the seeds I make 5 cm.
- I cover the seeds laid out on top with another layer of paper and polyethylene.
- I roll the resulting design into a roll and put it with the seeds up in a container. In this container (a glass, a plastic cut-off bottle) I pour warm and settled water.
- I cover the top of the seed roll with a plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect. The main thing is not to forget to periodically ventilate the seeds by removing them for a short time or opening the bag.
- During seed germination, it is important to monitor the water in the container. Otherwise, the seedlings will dry out.
- With the advent of the first sprouts and leaves, the seeds are put into the light.
If you do everything right, then very soon you will have strong and strong seedlings for further planting in greenhouse conditions. At the same time, there will be no dirt from the ground in the house.
Do you grow seedlings this way?
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