How to sow small flower seeds: growing lobelia and begonia without problems

29.02.2024 18:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:26

Small seeds have special characteristics in cultivation.

In this article, we will talk about the most convenient planting methods.

How to soak small seeds

Small and dusty seeds are not soaked. Distribute them over a substrate or gauze cloth and periodically spray them with a solution of potassium permanganate, biostimulants and microelements.

How to Plant Very Small Seeds

Try to sow small plant seeds evenly over the surface of the compost.

If there are a lot of seeds, you can mix them with fine, dry sand.

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This will make the sowing more uniform.

In addition, this way you will see exactly where you planted the seeds so that you can control the process.

At what depth to plant small seeds

As a general rule, when you plant seeds, they should be planted 1.5 to 2.5 times deeper than the seed size, with deeper planting for drier soil.

Previously, we told you how to feed petunia seedlings.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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  1. How to soak small seeds
  2. How to Plant Very Small Seeds
  3. At what depth to plant small seeds