You soak the seeds, plant them in fertile soil, but the shoots appear after a month or even later?
You may be missing details that make planting a lottery.
For example, not everyone knows that carrot or parsley seeds germinate faster if they are mixed with sand before planting.
Small grains do not stick together, are evenly distributed in the furrows, and the sand creates an ideal microclimate for germination.
Another life hack is to use regular cling film. Cover the bed after sowing, and moisture and heat will be retained underneath, like in a mini greenhouse.
But don’t forget to remove the film when the first shoots appear, otherwise the sprouts will “cook” in the sun.
The secret to quick germination is in pre-sowing preparation.
Tomato or pepper seeds, wrapped in a damp cloth and placed on a radiator for 2-3 days, will sprout within a week after planting.
And if you add a couple of drops of aloe juice to the water for soaking, this will strengthen the immunity of future plants.
But there is also a downside: it is better to sow cucumber or squash seeds dry, especially if the soil is still cold.
Moisture combined with low temperatures will cause rotting.
Don't ignore the lunar calendar, even if you are skeptical about it.
Sowing during the waxing moon phase really does speed up germination - this is confirmed by the observations of many summer residents.
But if you don’t have time for calculations, just avoid planting during the full moon and new moon.
And remember: the depth of the seeds should be 2-3 times their size. Shallowly planted grains will dry out, and too deep ones will not reach the light.
Use row markers. If you write the names of the varieties on popsicle sticks and stick them at the beginning of the row, you will not get confused about where everything is growing.
To protect the seeds from ants and moles, sprinkle the furrows with ground red pepper before filling them with soil.
This will repel pests but will not harm the plants.
