Few things in gardening compare to the satisfaction of watching a seed you planted bloom into a full-grown plant.
People in charge of the nursery, have germinated thousands of seeds for flowers, vegetables, and other plants. They have created and implemented the following methods over the years to help seeds germinate and grow into healthy plants. Read on to know them all.
Tamp Soil Down To Make Contact With Seeds
Spread soilless grain mix equally over the seeds to a depth of nearly twice the seed diameter, using a kitchen sieve.Seeds that are very little or need a lot of light to develop should be planted on the surface.Each seed, whether or not it is covered with planting material, must make direct, solid contact with the moist surface to germinate.Put the surface under light pressure with a pestle or the rim of a glass.
Provide Ventilation And Drainage To Reduce The Risk Of Illness
In most cases, humid conditions and inadequate ventilation lead to the fungal illness known as damping-off.A few cultural practices, however, can aid in warding off the fungi.Spread a thin coating of 50% milled sphagnum and 50% starting chicken grit (finely crushed stone) over the top after sowing the seeds with sowing mix and tamping gently down to prevent disease, the soil surrounding the growing branches dry.
Cover Trays In Plastic Wrap
Seeds are incredibly delicate and easily damaged by either over- or under-watering.Furthermore, if you water your plants too vigorously, you may damage your seedlings.A new seed container may be kept at a consistent moisture level by securing a plastic wrap over the surface.However, you still need to monitor the soil moisture and seed germination daily.
Warm Temperatures Are Needed For Seed Germination
To germinate, seeds need temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.Increase the temperature as needed by placing seed pots near a conventional heater or using a space heater.Warm their planting mix and promote germination with a heating pad intended for plant usage, which may be put immediately beneath the seed pots.Be vigilant about checking the moisture level of the seed containers if you plan on utilizing supplemental heat.
Maintain Sturdy Plant Stems With Frequent Seedling Rotations
Most seeds need between 12 and 16 hours of sunshine daily to germinate.If you're starting seeds inside, put them in a bright south window and rotate the container by a quarter turn per day, so the seedlings don't grow too tall and leggy.Also, you may promote robust stem development by brushing your hand's palm over the heads of the seedlings.
Get The Seedlings Used To The Sunshine
Hardening off, or acclimating, seedlings to external conditions like full sunshine and temperature swings is necessary before they can be planted.This should be done over three days, starting with the morning of day one in direct sunshine. Each day, the time spent outside should be increased by a few hours until the plants are healthy enough to be brought inside.
