How to prepare for sowing Let’s learn sowing tutorial together

All seeds require a few basic elements to grow: sunlight, growing medium and water. The key for a seed to thrive is to provide specific elements depending on the plant variety. Read on to learn how to get the best possible germination from your seeds.

How to prepare for sowing is part of a series of sowing tutorials. The tutorial also includes preparing for sowing, indoor sowing, and transplanting. Follow this article from the production department on how to prepare for sowing and learn the sowing tutorial together.

How to prepare for sowing

1Choose plants that are suitable for growing in your chosen location. Plants cannot live anywhere. Temperature and climate factors are the key to their growth. If you live in the north, growing a plant from the tropical rainforest is definitely not appropriate. Therefore, when choosing seeds, you need to know a little bit about what kind of plants are suitable for growing where you live.
- If you have a greenhouse or are growing plants indoors, it doesn’t matter if they are native varieties.
- A good way to get the above information is to visit a local nursery and talk to the staff there. They can help you choose.
2Some seeds are suitable for growing in many areas and can adapt to a variety of conditions . If you are a beginner, such seeds are more suitable for you; they are easy to grow and can give you a sense of accomplishment.
< span class="step">3Know when to sow. Sowing time depends on the plant variety and the environment in which it is grown. If they have to endure a long, cold winter, you may want to wait until mid-spring to plant. If spring comes early, you can start earlier. There is usually a planting time on the seed packet, you can pay attention to it.
- Sowing too early or too late is not conducive to germination, so be sure to choose the right time.
- Remember that most vegetable seeds need to be planted at least two weeks before the last frost, and some may be two to three months earlier. Even if you live in a colder area, plan early to ensure successful seed germination.
4Find some items that can promote seed germination. Most seeds require similar growth conditions when they germinate. At this time, seeds generally have very strict requirements for soil, sunlight and temperature. Before planting, you will need the following:
- Container for the seeds. Each seed needs 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of space to germinate and take root. You can plant all your seeds in one open platform or separately. You can try turning used yogurt cups or egg trays into small flower pots.
- Growing medium for seeds. The seeds themselves contain the nutrients needed for germination, so the substrate does not need to contain many nutrients. Don't use potting soil, as new roots have trouble penetrating through dense soil. You can mix some vermiculite, perlite, peat or compost and coir into the soil. If you don’t want to do it yourself, nurseries also sell this kind of fertilizer mix.