How to speed up the germination of tomato seeds: an easy way

If you want to get strong seedlings and ensure an early harvest, you should try a simple method to help speed up germination. The process depends on a number of factors: temperature, humidity, and soil quality.

Before sowing, it is important to soak the seeds to significantly speed up the emergence of the first seedlings. If the seeds are untreated, they can germinate in 10-14 days, while pre-soaked seeds germinate in 5-8 days. OBOZ.UA tells you about a simple but very effective way to improve the germination of tomato seeds.

Why you need to treat seeds

At the stage of sowing seeds, it is very important to provide them with the best conditions for rapid germination. Proper seed preparation not only accelerates the emergence of seedlings, but also contributes to the development of healthy and strong plants.

To protect the seeds from possible fungal infections and harmful bacteria, it is worth treating them with a solution of potassium permanganate. This will help not only speed up germination but also protect the seeds from diseases.

How to prepare the solution

1. First, select the largest seeds without any damage.
2. Soak the tomato seeds in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate. To do this, dilute 5 g of potassium permanganate in 500 ml of warm water.
3. Leave the seeds in the solution for one and a half to two hours. After that, be sure to stir the seeds, and discard the grains that are on the surface, as they are probably of poor quality.
4. Next, prepare another solution: dissolve 30-35 g of salt in one liter of warm water and add the seeds to it. After 10-15 minutes, mix well.
5. The soaking procedure should be carried out about a day before sowing.

It is important to remember that store-bought processed seeds covered with a bright shell do not need to be soaked.

By the way, recently there has been a lot of information about the Chinese method of growing tomatoes. Experts say that the fruits will grow strong, and the seedlings will not be susceptible to disease. OBOZ.UA published step-by-step instructions for this method.

It is worth noting that the German method of growing tomatoes is also gaining popularity online. Germans use an unusual fertilizer - fish. It is rich in nutrients and trace elements, thanks to which tomatoes will grow healthy and large.

Earlier, OBOZ.UA told you how to fertilize tomatoes so that they grow large and tasty.

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