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Recommendations for choosing seeds for seedlings: when is the best time to buy seeds
01.01.2023 00:01
Updated: 13.04.2023 04:56
The right choice of seeds is the key to a good harvest. They can be purchased at any garden store.
To select quality seeds, gardeners need to consider a few simple guidelines.
Types of seeds
Experienced gardeners recommend buying seeds only in trusted garden stores. This will increase the chances of getting a good harvest.
Large stores have consultants who will help you choose the best product. Manufacturers offer a wide range of seeds. They differ not only in properties, but also in price.
High-quality seeds always undergo additional treatment. This significantly increases protection against various diseases, which leads to increased yields. Such treatments can be carried out using different methods.
When choosing quality seeds, it is also important to pay attention to the packaging. Manufacturers provide all the necessary information on it. Popular types of seeds include:
• plasma;
• dragee;
• sprinter seeds.
When choosing the right seed option, you need to start from your personal preferences. Thanks to this, you can choose the best product.
Signs of quality seeds
There are several main features that will help you choose truly high-quality seeds. The main features include the following.
1. The name and variety of the crop. The package should contain a description of the variety. Recommendations for caring for the plant should also be indicated here.
2. Manufacturer's address. The manufacturer must provide the address and contact information. If this information is missing, the manufacturer is hiding something.
3. Batch number. This is important for gardeners who plan to buy more seeds in the near future. The GOST number should also be indicated here.
4. Shelf life. All types of seeds have a limited shelf life. It varies depending on a number of factors. Good manufacturers indicate not only the expiration date, but also the year of harvest. This is important information that allows you to choose the best product.
5. Number of seeds. Most often, grams are indicated on the packaging. However, some companies indicate exactly how many seeds are in the package.
6. Germination percentage. The seed germination rate is usually around 85%. This is considered normal, but it may vary depending on the garden crop.
7. Seed treatment. Gardeners recommend giving preference to seeds that have undergone additional treatment. They will be protected from various diseases, so they will please you with a really good harvest.
If you do not find the necessary information on the packaging, it is better to refuse the purchase.
Advantages of hybrids
Some gardeners prefer only hybrids. They are obtained by crossing crops. However, it should be taken into account that such seeds are no longer capable of reproduction. Accordingly, they will not be able to be sown next year.
The advantages of hybrids include the following points.
1. All hybrids are approximately the same size.
2. Stable yield on all bushes.
3. Hybrids are resistant to various diseases.
If you plan to choose high-quality hybrids, you should definitely check with state registers.
