How to sow in the snow and is it worth doing: advice for gardeners

In the spring, dedicated gardeners and vegetable growers discuss the method of sowing in the snow on agricultural forums. In this way, summer residents try to gain the upper hand over nature and collect a richer harvest, and even earlier.

Let's try to figure out if this idea makes sense.

Sowing on snow makes sense when winter drags on and February cold prevails instead of March warmth. This way, you can save time by sowing cold-resistant crops on snow.

What to sow

The key factor is the plant's resistance to cold. This can be primarily radishes.

Also suitable are cold-resistant varieties of beets and carrots, red cabbage (but mid- and late-ripening), parsnips, garlic, and small greens.

Of the ornamental crops, alyssum and asters, calendula, marigolds, echinacea, nasturtium, delphinium and other species can be sown directly into the snow.

How to sow

The snow needs to be compacted and the seeds scattered over it. It is advisable to increase the number of seeds by 1.5-2 times, in case some do not sprout.

Then you need to cover the bed with dry straw or hay, and sprinkle it with snow on top, otherwise the seeds will be blown away by the wind or washed away by precipitation.

Important! Regardless of the method of sowing on snow, the seeds are not soaked in stimulants and are not germinated. They will germinate on their own as soon as the soil warms up.

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• 24 February 2023

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