Effective tips on how to check seed germination yourself. Note for gardeners
Seeds purchased in a specialty store do not always guarantee their germination.
It is necessary to carefully select the seed producer, his reputation in the market and the quality of the products he offers.
However, to ensure the quality of the seeds, you can check their germination yourself.
To do this, you need to select several seeds from a specific variety and manufacturer. Sow them in the usual way and wait for the shoots to sprout.
The percentage of plants that have sprouted is calculated according to each variety presented. After that, you can buy those seeds that have the highest germination rate, and accordingly, the company that produces them has priority.
To test seeds grown by hand, you need to take 10 seeds of each variety and sow them in the usual way.
If the germination rate exceeds 50%, then such seeds can be considered worthy of use for sowing.
The germination record will be considered to be those seeds whose germination rate is 80-100%, which means high quality of the seed material and allows it to be stored and sown for several years.
Modern agricultural producers take great care of their reputation. Therefore, there are more and more very decent sellers from whom you can buy seed material.
However, there is a market of private amateur gardeners who also represent this agricultural sector. Undoubtedly, their quality is high, because they have a very high germination percentage.
Therefore, the owner himself must make the choice of purchasing seed material for the future harvest, referring to his own experience in this matter.
