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Learn How to Grow Seeds
from: Paul GuzmanFirst we need to know what a seed really is:
A
seed is like a hard shelled egg. Food is stored inside the seed and
this will provide energy for the plant, flower and or tree that it will
eventually sprout into once it comes out of dormancy. In other words it
is a tiny version of the adult plant, flower or tree.
Depending
on the type of seeds they will need different times of dormancy
lengths. Most annual seeds will of course germinate the following
spring season. Seeds need air, moisture, and good temperature for
germination. When the seeds assimilate or absorbs water and food
surrounding the inside of the seed it will then convert that from
starch to sugar. This is when the embryo will start to grow. Eventually
it will burst out of its hard shell.
This is when it will began to take food and water from the outside world..
This
is also the time when you will need to do your best to increase the
chances of growing these seeds into an energetic vigorous plant, flower
and or tree. Basically you will need to increase water when you first
start to see results. Then start to fertilize once the plant or tree is
about half an inch above ground. Be sure water drains well, do not have
standing water in your garden or landscape as this will promote fungus
and diseases.
A good fertilizer will have the following
nutrients: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) are the
three nutrients of concern to most gardeners. Calcium (Ca) and
magnesium (Mg) are also needed. A good fertilizer will have a 5-10-5
mixture. Apply about 2 tablespoons per 50 sq ft.
It is best to
use and plant all the seeds bought for whatever purpose you desired. Do
not store and keep seeds for the following year. Smaller seeds need
very little covering and larger seeds need good soil for germination.
Generally speaking larger seeds need to be planted about one quarter to
half an inch into the ground. Most spring and summer type seeds need to
be planted after the last frost in your area. Be sure to read the
packet instructions on all seeds.
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