When to buy seeds for seedlings, and how to choose them correctly? How to choose and when to buy seeds for planting seedlings Buy only in specialized stores.

The choice of seeds affects the germination of plants, their health and, therefore, the yield. To get a large and high-quality harvest, you first need to choose high-quality seeds.

So that healthy and strong plants grow from seeds, choose the right variety for your area. It is best to choose varieties that are developed and invented in your area. They are obtained taking into account the climatic characteristics of your area. Do not experiment with seeds designed to grow in climates that are drastically different from yours.

You can buy seeds, or you can collect them yourself or ask your neighbors / relatives / acquaintances. If you buy seeds, then it is better to purchase them in specialized stores and from people who have proven themselves well. In an unfamiliar place, there is a high risk of acquiring low-quality seeds, the shelf life of which has already expired, and the germination capacity has deteriorated. Also in this case, the seeds different varieties can be mixed or confused.

If you buy seeds from a store, this should also be a trusted location. Pay attention to how many years it has been on the market. The store must have certificates confirming the quality of the products.

On the bag with planting material, pay attention to the information about the variety, the number of seeds and their expiration date. The packaging must contain the following data:

    country - seed producer;

    company - seed producer;

    who prepackages, legal address companies;

    the name of the culture;

    indication are varietal or hybrid seeds;

    weight and the number of seeds;

    batch number;

    year the crop from which the seeds are harvested;

    shelf life;

    characteristics of this variety;

    information about its cultivation;

    DSTU or OST.

If the packaging does not have all of the above, then it is better not to buy such seeds. As for the expiration date, the more time left until its end, the better. The specified data must match the information in the quality certificate

When choosing planting material give preference to seeds that are sold in packages with transparent elements (for example, oilcloth windows). In this case, you will be able to evaluate the appearance of the purchased product.

When the seeds are selected and purchased, select them. To understand which seeds are suitable for planting, make a 3% salt solution. Put the seeds in it, wait 20 minutes. Then check the result. The seeds that float are empty inside. They are unsuitable for planting. You can throw them away. The seeds that went to the bottom are full-bodied, which means they will sprout without problems.

Also, to check the quality and germination of the planting material, the seeds are germinated. The fact is that even with full-weight seeds, with improper storage and non-observance of the shelf life, germination may deteriorate or even disappear. To do this, take a flat container, pour warm water into it and place the seeds. Depending on how long the seeds will hatch, the level of their germination will become clear. However, keep in mind that each culture has its own duration. Roughly vegetable crops it takes an average week for seeds to germinate, flowers - from 1 to 2 weeks.

Also, seeds can be germinated in damp gauze. To do this, place a piece of damp gauze in a flat container. Place the seeds on it and cover them with a second piece (also moistened). Moisten the gauze as it dries. However, during this procedure, it is better to spread small seeds on a cotton swab. The technology is as follows: wet one tampon with water, put the planting material on it and cover it with the second. Then place the entire piece in a plastic bag and put it in a warm place. Moisten the cotton wool periodically.

Another option is to plant seeds directly into the ground when checking seeds for germination. At the same time, do not forget to draw up a seed map: where, what have you planted, and when, which crop should sprout.

Since when buying prepackaged seeds a small amount of defective material is the norm, then when sowing, increase the number of seeds by 15%. However, this does not apply to pelleted seeds, that is, those that are enclosed in a nutritive shell. When planting your own planting material, the amount of scrap is also minimized.

On a note!

When choosing and buying pelleted seeds, be especially careful. The fact is that if stored improperly, they lose germination faster than usual planting material. In addition, the shelf life is strictly marked on the packaging.

When choosing a seed variety, pay attention to the labels on the package. So F1 is the first generation hybrids. They are believed to have a higher germination rate and are more resistant to disease. However, remember that the seeds of the hybrids will no longer contain the characteristics of the parent plants. But hybrid crops reproduce well in a vegetative way.

The seeds of the second generation hybrids are packaged with the F2 mark. They are not as good in performance as the first generation hybrids.

Also, Latin letters are placed on the seeds, denoting their resistance to specific diseases: A - to Alternaria, that is, dry spotting (representatives of the Solanov family are affected by it); C - to cladosporium, that is, to brown spot (it affects tomatoes); TM - to tomato tobacco mosaic virus; V - to verticillary wilting of tomato, cucumber; F - to fusarium wilting of tomato, cucumber; N - to defeat by a nematode; P - to late blight (representatives of the Solanov family suffer from this disease); CtV - for cucumber mosaic virus.

As for the seeds collected from their own garden, they can only be checked by the methods indicated above: soaking in a saline solution and germination.

In winter, they prepare not only sledges, but also seedlings. Starting in January, summer residents plant seeds for germination, and in the spring they begin sowing directly on the site. Experts say that it is possible, and sometimes even necessary, to buy seeds much earlier. Let's try to understand all aspects of the selection and sowing of seedlings before the start of the summer season.

When to buy seeds

In specialized stores, seeds are sold all year round... Foil packaging provides long-term storage at room temperature. Trusting trusted producers, you can purchase packaged seeds at any time of the year.


It is better for newcomers to summer residents to adhere to the following rules for buying seeds:

  • It is better to buy vegetable crops in the first half of the year, from February to early summer.
  • One-year-old flowers are bought from January to May.
  • Perennial flowers are acquired from September.
  • Bulbous and club plants are bought in advance, in the fall. During this period of the year, the price for them is much lower, and the planting material itself will be perfectly preserved until the start of the seedling season.

The soil and containers for planting are preliminarily prepared. They must be stored in a dry and ventilated place, avoiding freezing and sudden temperature changes. If you are in doubt that you will ensure the proper weather and climatic conditions, prepare the soil and containers for seedlings just before planting the seeds.

When to plant seedlings

You have chosen the seeds, prepared the container and you know what will grow on the site next season. Planting period is individual for each species.


The general rules for planting seedlings are as follows:

  1. When planting seedlings in greenhouse conditions, have time before May 10. After 30 days, the seedlings can be transplanted into the soil for further growth. It is important to take into account the climatic conditions - if earnings are possible in your latitudes before the beginning of summer, the transfer to the soil can be postponed for a week or two.
  2. After sowing the seeds, wait up to two weeks before the first shoots appear. Depending on the culture, the first shoots appear in the period from three to fourteen days. After sprouting, do not rush to transfer the seedlings to the soil. Wait for their maturity - young shoots often die in the ground outside the greenhouse. Two to three days is usually enough for strong shoots to take root in the prepared soil.
  3. How to calculate the ideal time to plant seeds? Sowing time of seedlings depends on the type of culture. Considering periodization using the example of celery, you can make simple calculations. This crop is recommended to be planted before the end of May (take the 25th as a guide). We subtract from this date the time required for the plant to reach the age for planting. Celery takes up to 80 days to mature. Also, subtract two weeks from the result for the appearance of the first shoots and from three to five days for the plant to adapt to the soil. On average, at least 95 days should be taken from the date of planting in the ground (May 25). After simple mathematical calculations, it becomes clear that the seedlings for celery should be ready on February 25th.
  4. Manufacturers give advice on planting seeds. Each package indicates the growing season of the crop (from the moment of sowing the seeds to the period of fruiting). If you want to harvest before a certain date, subtract the specified growing season from this number. The result is the time when you need to start sowing seedlings.
  5. The growing season of tomatoes is considered to be one hundred days. It is better to transfer tomato seedlings into the soil when they are more than 50 days old. After planting, the first shoots appear within 7 days. When to harvest tomato seedlings? If we consider that early tomatoes are planted in the greenhouse on the first day of summer, then in order to harvest before July 20, you need to carry out simple calculations. From July 20th, we subtract the necessary one hundred days of growing season, a week for the emergence of seedlings and up to five days for adaptation in the soil. As a result, tomato seedlings should be ready no later than April 7th.
  6. Cucumbers, pumpkins, watermelons and squash grow faster than tomatoes. At the same time, crops are light-loving plants and are more difficult to adapt after transplanting into the soil. It is ideal to grow seedlings in special peat pots (cassettes will also work). The seed is sown no earlier than April 10th (during the warm season).
  7. It is easier for summer residents and gardeners with a heated greenhouse. In this case, you can plant tomatoes, eggplant or peppers at the end of February. But be careful with the early harvesting of seedlings - overgrown seedlings are much worse and take longer to adapt in open soil. May holidays are considered the "gold standard" for planting seedlings of pepper, eggplant and tomatoes. It is believed that after this there will be no frosts and sudden changes in temperature, and the seedlings will perfectly take root in the open field.

Below is a small plate with the planting dates of the most popular crops on the site.


Plant

Celery

Sweet pepper

White cabbage (early)

Eggplant

Tomatoes

Head salad

squash,

After 10.03

After 25.04

After 10.05

Seedling growth

Landing in the soil

After 20.05

After 05.25

For more information on planting times for other crops, refer to your gardener's handbooks.

How to choose seeds

Even if all the deadlines for planting seedlings are met, the result can upset the gardener. If the seeds are selected incorrectly, the skill of the summer resident will not save the harvest. O the right choice seeds are cared for long before the seedlings are sown. Let's talk about how to choose the right seeds for planting.

  • Productivity. Don't always give preference high-yielding varieties... The latter, although they should give good fruits, also require increased care and quality of the soil. If your area is not very nutritious soil, give preference to regular or low-yielding varieties. They are less "prolific", but not so whimsical in their care.
  • Endurance. The variety must be resistant to diseases, unfavorable external factors in the form of small temperature changes and biological pests. Interesting fact: the more useful the plant, the more susceptible it is to external stimuli.
  • Keeping quality. Seeds intended for long-term storage should not lose their properties even without soil. Two varieties of the same crop differ in terms of seed saving time. For example, the Riviera potatoes, although tasty, are not stored for a long time. The same "Slavyanka" has excellent keeping quality, losing to the previous variety in taste.

Based on a pre-compiled sowing plan, you will know exactly how many seeds of which crop and variety you need. Having drawn up a calendar for harvesting seedlings, you will buy everything on time necessary materials and spend no more.


If you plan to grow crops for more than one year, keep a special gardener's diary. In it, write down all the purchased plant varieties (with the manufacturer) and note the data on their growth, growing season, emergence of seedlings and other information necessary for the gardener. In the future, you will have a ready-made list of used materials that are ideal for growing on your site and in existing ones. climatic conditions... You will not buy too much and lose your harvest.

For further growing plants from the first seedlings, only varietal seeds are suitable. Hybrid ones (marked F1) are suitable for sowing and harvesting, but not suitable for further propagation. Hybrids are considered to be of higher quality seed - they are hardy, more beautiful in appearance and take root more easily in open soil. The advantage of varietal seeds is that each next generation of the plant retains all the properties of the previous one and is suitable for reproduction.


Please note that hybrid seeds are displayed artificially, and therefore a little more expensive. They are suitable for novice summer residents, as with F1 less problems in care with a relatively high yield.


Important! Do not confuse F1 (first generation) hybrids with hybrid cultivars. The latter are simply created as a result of crossing two different varieties of the same culture. They are suitable for further reproduction.

Some seeds are called zoned. Scientists develop them already adapted to growing conditions in certain geographic latitudes. It is believed that these varieties show the maximum performance in a particular area. Correctly selected zoned crops give a good harvest, are distinguished by improved appearance and endurance to adverse external factors.


Zoned seeds are preferred. Don't choose outlandish and exotic plants. They are not adapted to grow in specific geographic latitudes and climates. Check the plant through the State Register - they are all certified and are suitable for growing in the climatic conditions of Russia. Outlandish cultures can be grown as an experiment. Don't bet on these seeds, buy a small amount just to test.

Modern farmers use scientific achievements to improve the quality of the seeds sold. After treatment, the plants are more hardy, viable, give improved germination and yield. Do not be surprised if you find seeds on sale in a gel shell, inlaid, on a ribbon, etc. All these types of processing do not affect the taste and beneficial features fruits.

On sale you will find both domestic and imported seeds. But the latter should be chosen especially carefully. Crops may not be adapted to the domestic climate and soil, although they are more diverse in varieties and types of fruits.


Choose imported products carefully - it is better to trust only renowned manufacturers and to study the reviews of those summer residents who have already successfully grown crops from such seeds. The domestic assortment, although less diverse, is better adapted to our latitudes.

The same plant variety may differ in quality from two different companies. Trust trusted firms and be wary of newcomers to the market. Unscrupulous companies save on the quality of the packaging and the seeds themselves. This will affect the quality and quantity of the crop.

Bright packaging is designed to attract attention. But for the storage of seeds, its quality is important. Well-sealed seams, foil packaging will ensure long-term storage of products and will not worsen its keeping quality.


The packaging must indicate:

  • Manufacturer. Company name, legal address and production address.
  • Certification and standardization data. Domestic seeds must comply with GOST, TU, and imported - international and national standards for the manufacturer.
  • Packaging date and shelf life. Choose fresh seeds - they can be left on until next planting season and will yield excellent yields.
  • The name of the plant variety and seed type. The more data, the easier it is for the buyer to choose the right product for himself.

Products from reliable manufacturers can be counterfeited. Counterfeit goods do not outwardly differ from genuine ones (and if they do, then only an expert can see the difference). But the quality of such seeds is questionable. They have not been tested, do not meet quality standards.


It is better to buy seeds from trusted points of sale and specialized gardening stores. In the official online store of the Semena Partner agrofirm, you can find vegetables and berry crops that meet quality standards. Genuine production will not “surprise” you with the low quality of seedlings and poor harvest.

conclusions

Knowing the three basic rules of sowing - the rules for choosing seeds, the date of their purchase and the preparation of seedlings, you will ensure yourself an excellent harvest in the season. Successful crops and a good harvest!

How to choose seeds for seedlings

One of the most important factors that have a huge impact on the yield is the quality of the seeds. But the difficulty lies in the fact that it is not immediately possible to make out which are good and which are not. Each gardener has his own secrets, but we will tell you a few more tricks. You can buy seeds in a supermarket, and in a specialized chain store, and even in the market. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, but the main thing is the reviews about the product and the seller. You can find out from friends summer residents, or you can look on the Internet, or better, all at once. But even with good reviews there are mistakes and you can get on a low-quality product.
To avoid such a fate, be careful and take into account the following factors: buy only in places you have checked, and even if another store has opened, where it is cheaper, you should not risk it. If you suddenly decide to buy expensive seeds in the store, be sure to keep the receipt so that in case of a marriage, return them. be sure to check the quality certificates before buying. And forget about embarrassment and inconvenience. Remember that this is your legal right. Do not forget about studying the information that is indicated on the package: Look not only at the expiration date and storage conditions, but also read what is written in small print. Pay attention to the ripening period, in this case it is better to give preference early dates... Packaging labels can be helpful, too. F1 are first order hybrids and F2 are second order hybrids. Do not be alarmed by these names, because hybrids do not carry anything terrible in themselves. Although these are artificially bred seeds, they have nothing to do with genetically modified products. Moreover, such seeds give an excellent yield and are resistant to diseases. However, the next year you cannot collect seeds from them. In order not to fall for the trick of the growers, be aware that sometimes the high cost of seeds is not justified. An example is pelleted seeds or seeds on a belt. Although they facilitate landing, their price is sometimes significantly overpriced.
Hardening and planting seedling seeds
The pelleted seeds do not need any preprocessing before boarding. But it is better to harden ordinary seeds before planting. This will ensure good germination, protect against pests and diseases, and increase resistance to weather conditions.
Seeds of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini are hardened. They need to be soaked for 5-7 hours until swelling at a temperature of 20 degrees, and then put in the refrigerator for 6 hours (not in the freezer!), And so do it for five days in a row. Instead, the seeds can, on the contrary, be warmed up in the oven - at a temperature no higher than 60 ° for three hours. There are other ways to prepare seeds for sowing - each summer resident chooses his own. If you have refused to harden the seeds, do not forget to soak them in water overnight before sowing to speed up the pecking of the seed.
The soil can be purchased, or your own, according to the opinion of many experienced summer residents, this is not so important. But in both the first and second cases, it is necessary to carefully check it for the presence of various small plants, they should not be.
And before planting seedlings, you need to prepare the soil. Place it in a wide container, pour boiling water with potassium permanganate and leave it there for 3-4 days. Planting seeds should be carried out as follows: Some gardeners sow seeds in ordinary soil, in juice bags. You can also use yogurt cups, peat pots, or cubes. It is necessary to plant a maximum of 2-3 seeds in a glass, otherwise you can only make it worse. It is better to start feeding in a month. To do this, use a liquid compound fertilizer. It is better to fill the soil not to the top, but leave 4-5 centimeters from the edge and add earth as it grows.

Seedling care and planting in the ground


Seedling picking is carried out at any period, but most often this is done when the first leaf appears. It is better to cut weak plants in a common container, leaving strong ones. Do not forget about regular loosening of the soil. Thanks to this, you will be able to provide plants with oxygen, as well as protect against the development of bacteria. And to avoid such an attack as "black leg", sprinkle the soil with ash.
Do not forget to only turn the pots towards the light so that the plants do not stretch to one side. In other cases, you cannot do without additional lighting to grow strong seedlings. It is easiest to use fluorescent lamps or LEDs as a light source. Seedlings should be watered only with settled water, in which there is no chlorine. Two weeks before the intended planting in the ground, start hardening the seedlings: take them out of the warm room to the balcony for a couple of hours, then put them back. After a week, the seedlings can "stay" on the balcony for 4-5 hours. This procedure will speed up flowering and fruiting. The timing of planting seedlings in the ground depends on the specific area and weather conditions.

The choice of seeds in packages existing today can confuse even an experienced summer resident. Producers offer many varieties and hybrids, beautifully packaged with promising names. How to understand such a wide assortment and buy seeds correctly?

Our portal has already told how to collect and save seeds on our own. However, not all owners of gardens and vegetable gardens are engaged in this painstaking work. Many people prefer to purchase ready-made seeds to save time or just try new varieties, update their beds, and try their hand at growing interesting crops.

First rule when buying seeds in packages - planning. Spontaneous purchases, of course, are not excluded, maybe the seller will convince you or the description of the variety on the package will be very attractive. However, it is better to decide in advance what exactly you need: tomatoes. early variety, cucumbers for canning, late cabbage, fragrant night violet and so on.

Second rule- purchases are best done in specialized stores. There are several good reasons for this:

  1. Specialized outlets cooperate with many producers with their own breeding nurseries and laboratories. It is much less likely to purchase a fake, and there is more choice.
  2. Sellers will be able to give detailed advice, tell about the features of a particular variety, provide information about the manufacturer.
  3. Such shops strictly follow the expiration dates, labeling, and correctly store packages of seeds.

Third rule- we carefully read the information on the package. Let's clarify, before delving into what is written on the package with seeds, inspect the package itself. It should be intact, strong, of high quality, without damage even to the top layer. Now let's find out what the manufacturer should tell us:

  1. Information about yourself. Not only the name, but also contact numbers, e-mail - the buyer should be able to contact the manufacturer.
  2. Expiration date, packing date, harvest year.
  3. The name of the plant, including in Latin, according to the State Register.
  4. Short description varieties, rules for planting seeds, especially agricultural technology. It is clear that you cannot write much on a small bag, but the most important nuances and the characteristics of the crop must be indicated.
  5. Number or weight of seeds. If the package indicates the mass of seeds, then you can roughly imagine how many there are in pieces. For example, in 1 gram of small seeds of lettuce, carrots, parsley, celery - 600-1000 pieces. Medium-sized seeds, such as peppers, tomatoes, cabbage and onions, will be about 150-400 pieces in one gram. Large seeds, like beans or zucchini, are no more than 10 pieces in 1 gram, and melons, cucumbers, radishes, parsnips - up to 100 pieces in 1 gram.
  6. Seed lot number.
  7. Compliance with GOST, TU, OST. Such instructions indicate that the seeds have passed all the necessary checks and meet the approved standards.

It is important to know that first generation hybrids are designated as F1, varietal seeds of the first generation S1, maternal form or sterile analogue - A.

Advice! Choose seeds from different manufacturers and different varieties. This way you will have a better chance of getting a good harvest, even if the seeds show low germination in one of the packages.

Fourth rule- do not buy seeds end-to-end, let a small stock remain. In this case, if your carrots do not grow well, you can sow seeds of the same variety.

Fifth rule- with exotic and imported seeds, you should be especially careful, you can check whether such a variety is exactly in the State Register, otherwise it may turn out that the "Giant Celery Eggplant" simply does not exist. The date of imported seeds should be checked especially carefully - they are often expired.

Do not store seeds purchased this season for a long time. Firstly, they need special storage conditions, and secondly, in the second year, germination may become worse, and new varieties will appear on the market. By the way, experts advise buying seeds in packages in winter, when freshly harvested crops of the last harvest go on sale.

Choose the right seeds and let the result of your spring labor please the whole family!

It's good when you have the opportunity to harvest seeds annually from crops grown on your site, but for this you must grow it is the varieties, not the F1 hybrids: as you know, varieties are more likely than hybrids to get sick, their yields are lower, and the quality of fruits may be worse. What are the advantages of collecting the seeds yourself? Probably only that you don't need to spend money on their purchase, you can sow more of them, highlighting the best ones.

But Is it difficult to choose quality seeds?

In fact, not at all. You just need to be guided when choosing our simple tips.

PACKAGE

A bag can be a friend or an enemy. On the front side of it flaunts a bright name of the variety and a photo of a gorgeous harvest that you can allegedly get. In fact, the most valuable thing is hidden inside the package, these are the seeds themselves, and all information about them is located on the back of the package. Do not be lazy and read it so that you will not be disappointed in the resulting (if you ever get it) harvest.

So, what information must be present on a bag of seeds?

To begin with, of course, the name of the culture itself, the name of the variety. And it is better to immediately check if there is such a variety in the State Register (can be found on the Internet), whether it is recommended for cultivation in your area.

SEED PRODUCERS

Those who really try to please their customers will always give a short and succinct description of the variety, highlighting the most necessary - when the seeds are sown in the ground or greenhouse, the total weight of the fruits and their taste, the shelf life of the products, the time from germination to harvest, and the like.

Self-respecting producers will certainly not forget about themselves, their beloved, because they are confident in the quality of the seeds, and therefore they will leave their full address, phone number, and website. Such information is another plus sign in favor of purchasing this seed.

The so-called code of conformity of the seed to the national quality standard must be present. For example, in our country - GOST, in Belarus - STB, in Ukraine - DOTU... If these letters are on the bag, then the seed has been certified and is a “legal product”.

A couple more items that must be present on the package are the number of seeds, exactly how many pieces are in a given pack (a good manufacturer will always put 1-2 more seeds). Well, or, if the seeds are small, their weight is usually indicated in grams.

Finally, be sure to pay attention to the packing date.

Alas, she does not speak specifically about the age of the seeds, but the figure is as close as possible to it. As you know, seeds of different crops also have different shelf life, and if the packaging does not indicate when the seeds were placed in it and sealed, then it is better to put such packaging aside. It is quite possible that all the deadlines have passed and the seeds inside will no longer sprout, even if you do all the necessary operations to "reanimate" them.

At the same time, watch how the date is applied to the package: if it is a living seal, it means that the probability that the period indicated on it coincides with the period when the seeds were placed there is very high; if the numbers are simply printed in a single style with the general design of the pack, then, most likely, the batch of packages was corny ordered from the printing house already with the dates on it, and the probability that the seeds were packed exactly on the date indicated on the pack is very small.

SHELF LIFE OF SEEDS

Do not forget that the storage period for seeds should be counted from the moment of their collection, and from it to packing it can take up to six months, and sometimes more, therefore, feel free to add eight months to the period indicated on the package.

For convenience, we list the shelf life of the seeds of the most common crops:

  • parsnip and celery seed material usually has a shelf life of just over 400 days;
  • the seed material of various onions, parsley, dill, fennel, mint, lemon balm, anise, cumin, rhubarb, sorrel and marjoram is preserved for two years;
  • seeds of bell pepper, eggplant, various salads, spinach, basil, mustard, cilantro, lovage, beetroot, carrots, as well as borago will withstand storage for three and a half years, maximum four;
  • the seed material of any cabbage, turnip, radish, radish, physalis, as well as asparagus will lie for up to five years and will rise as if on command;
  • seeds of legumes, tomatoes and corn can lie even longer - up to six years;
  • melon seeds, as well as zucchini, pumpkin, cucumber and squash - up to eight years;
  • Purslane seeds are the record holder for retention of germination - ten years!

SEED TYPES

In addition to the most common, there are also pelleted ones. The price for them, as a rule, is three times higher than that of the seeds of “ordinary” ones. These seeds were simply pretreated to prolong germination, and

protection against pests and diseases. Such seeds are in a special dragee, as if vitamins are covered with substances that protect the seed from harmful effects external factors and are a kind of first food during their germination.

There are also inlaid seeds. They, among other things, have growth stimulators in the shell. Usually, seeds are encrusted, pelleted and treated with gas (plasma seeds), which have a relatively large weight - cucumbers, melons and similar crops, but small pelleted seeds are also found, which adds convenience when sowing - you can immediately spread them to the desired distances and in the future do not dive.

If you decide to overpay and purchased processed seeds, it does not matter, coated or inlaid, then in the future you can simply sow them into the ground and do not perform any additional actions with them.

WHAT'S INSIDE THE PACKAGE?

We open the bag and the first thing to do is to gently smell the seeds ... Usually the smell is neutral, it even seems pleasant to many. But in no case should it be repulsive - for example, it should not spill rot or mold from the bag.

Then we pour out the seeds and if they are devoid of additional shells, then we simply inspect whether there are larvae or holes on them through which the larvae could get inside the seed, whether there is mold on the surface, whether the seeds have begun to rot.

You can immediately sort out those that feel completely empty to the touch. If you put such seeds in a saline solution (a spoonful of salt in a glass of water), then they will simply float on the surface. Sometimes salt is not needed either: good, dense seeds sink like small bricks, and empty ones float like boats.

Do not buy seeds in an unknown place, by weight or in packages without markings, then black rot, phomosis or bacterial spotting may appear on the carrots. On tomatoes - bacterial cancer, dry rot of the stalk or various viruses. On cucumbers - anthracnose, mosaic and bacteriosis. On cabbage, in addition to phomosis and bacteriosis, there is also Alternaria. On peas - bacteriosis and ascochitis. On beets there is phomoz, and on beans - mosaic, bacteriosis and anthracnose. If you don't want to fight these diseases, then follow our advice.

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