Why you shouldn't plant seeds in a ridge: you will disrupt the plant's growth

09.11.2023 15:01

Planting seeds is a whole science that requires constant study.

Some people say that seeds need to be planted in rows, while others simply scatter them randomly and simply dig up the garden.

The technology of planting a plant in a ridge is popular, but how effective is it?

Let's pay attention to the opinion of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

What is the danger of sowing in ridges?

This technology consists of forming a mound, inside which a seed or fruit is planted.

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But an experienced gardener knows that this disrupts the temperature regime for the seed, and this affects its growth in the long term.

In the spring, such a ridge warms up well during the day, but cools down significantly in the evening, which negatively affects the condition of the roots.

In order to minimize risks, it is recommended to use covering material at night, or better yet, to completely abandon the formation of the ridge.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti