How to disinfect tomato seeds for beginners: ways to protect seedlings from diseases
Before planting tomato seeds, it is important to disinfect it.
In this article, we will tell you how to do this.
How to disinfect tomato seeds
Bacteria or fungi often settle on the surface of seeds.
To destroy them and prevent the risk of contracting infectious diseases.
To disinfect seeds, prepare a 1% solution of potassium permanganate.
It is necessary to take the ingredients in the proportion of 5 g of potassium permanganate per 500 ml of water.
Then immerse the seeds wrapped in cheesecloth in the solution for 20 minutes.
After this, the seeds need to be washed and dried.
You can also use a solution of soda, brilliant green, boric acid or hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.
Hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) must be diluted with two parts of water.
Keep the seeds in this solution for 3 to 12 hours, rinse with water and dry them.
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