By soaking cucumber seeds in a certain solution before planting, you can increase the yield by 30%.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist and landscape designer, told us how to prepare cucumber seeds for planting.
What to soak cucumber seeds in before planting
A solution of baking soda can increase the yield of cucumbers by a third.
This substance softens the hard seed coat and stimulates their growth.
Dissolve a teaspoon of soda in a glass of warm water and soak the seeds for 12-24 hours.
It is necessary to soak the seeds in a soda solution immediately before planting.
Tomato seeds can be prepared for planting in a similar manner.
Earlier, the expert explained what gabions are and how to use them in a summer cottage.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
