High-quality seed material is the key to a good and rich harvest.
What mistakes do many people make when choosing seeds?
Brightly colored seed packets
This is a cheap PR move to attract buyers. But you have to pay extra for a bright picture.
The seeds that are sold in simple or plastic bags are no different in quality from the bright ones, and sometimes even better.
Unreasonable savings
But very cheap seeds, in simple bags, are also of dubious quality. It is better to buy seeds at an average price.
Select by picture
Pictures on the packaging do not always correspond to reality. Very often the result does not meet expectations.
Therefore, you need to get advice from the seller or use the instructions on the package.
Pelleted seeds are underrated
They are much more expensive, but have a very good result. The germination of such seeds is excellent, because they have already undergone pre-sowing preparation, they contain protection from harmful insects, various diseases and added fertilizer so that the plant gains strength for good growth. They can be sown directly into moist soil.
The seeds were selected without taking into account climatic conditions.
The choice of seeds should be made on the condition that the variety is zoned for the required climatic conditions. Of course, you can experiment with new varieties, but you do not need to allocate a large area of the garden bed for this.
Unplanned purchases
Bright shelves with seeds encourage unplanned and useless purchases, especially during seasonal sales.
Seeds for future use
Many vegetable seeds have a short shelf life, especially if the package has already been opened. You can buy 25% of the required amount of seeds for future use.
Hybrids for seeds
Hybrid vegetable varieties are not suitable for collecting seed material. They do not inherit the parent qualities of vegetables. Therefore, there is no need to conduct an experiment and do not waste your time on it.
Poor seed quality
It is necessary to check not only the seed producer, but also the seller. By recording all the information when purchasing seeds, you can avoid many troubles. Stamps, expiration dates, and clarity of the photo are very important when checking the quality of seeds.
Preference for novelties and exotics
A special area must be set aside for new varieties so that the best varieties can be selected.
