Why advanced gardeners soak seeds in hydrogen peroxide: a penny remedy - double benefit
Before sowing, many gardeners soak seeds, for example, peppers, in a solution of hydrogen peroxide.
According to them, this procedure brings double benefits.
Firstly, hydrogen peroxide effectively disinfects seeds from viruses and infections, and secondly, it stimulates their germination.
If you decide to join the "pleiad" of advanced gardeners, you will find the instructions for soaking seeds in peroxide, posted below, useful.
The seeds are placed on cotton pads, gauze or other fabric, which is then placed in a plate.
After this, the seed material is poured with 3% hydrogen peroxide and kept in the solution for 15 to 20 minutes. This time is enough to carry out disinfection.
If you want to use hydrogen peroxide to stimulate plant growth, prepare a solution of one glass of water and 3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide.
The seeds need to be soaked in it for 12 hours.
By using hydrogen peroxide, it is possible to soften the dense shell of the seeds, which promotes their rapid swelling and germination.
In addition, the seeds are saturated with useful microelements that promote healthy growth of seedlings.
Earlier, the expert told how to prepare soil for seedlings based on soil from your garden.
