To speed up the germination of seeds and increase their germination rate, before sowing they are soaked in various stimulants, which fall into the hands of summer residents straight from the store.
But, according to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , folk methods that work no less effectively are also suitable for this purpose.
Wood ash solution
To prepare this remedy, you will need to dissolve a teaspoon of wood ash in a liter of water and soak the seeds in this solution for a day.
Such a solution can not only stimulate seed germination, but also partially destroy pathogenic microflora, which, as you understand, is good for plants.
Garlic infusion
Garlic water, according to advanced gardeners, is also an excellent growth stimulant for seeds.
To obtain it, you need to crush one large clove of garlic and leave it in a glass of water for 24 hours. This infusion will stimulate seed germination and provide them with micronutrients, as well as protect the seed from bacteria.
Onion peel infusion
Last on the list, but not the least effective method of soaking seeds is using an infusion of onion peel.
You will have to follow these steps: fill a half-liter jar with onion peel and pour boiling water over it, and after the infusion has cooled, use it to stimulate seed growth.
You can also use cold water, but in this case the infusion should last for 24 hours. The resulting liquid can be used to soak the seed material without dilution.
Earlier we shared a list of crops that can be sown in January.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
