We tell which seeds can not be soaked in hydrogen peroxide and how to do it right.
Soaking seeds in hydrogen peroxide before planting is one of the stages of pre-sowing processing, which is considered very effective. Thanks to him, culture with a long period of germination will take much faster. Plus, it helps to get rid of malicious bacteria, especially if the planting material was assembled independently or bought from the hands of familiar. This stage is not considered mandatory, but experienced gardens often use it so that the seeds are faster. We tell how to carry out the procedure and when it makes no sense.
All about the processing of seed with hydrogen peroxide
Why it is necessaryWhat seeds can be soak
What are impossible
How to do it
Time of procedure
Errors
Why do it
Hydrogen peroxide differs from water with one additional oxygen atom. Thanks to which the tool is a good oxidizer, when processing it disinfects it remarkably. Therefore, firstly, seeds are disinfected in it. The planting material collected independently or bought from hand on the market may not be very healthy. Various pathogens are often inside or outside the solid shell. Disinfection of seeds peroxide eliminates infections, microorganisms and other pests that are not visible to our eye. In addition, the remedy helps to improve the immunity of culture and makes more resistant to various diseases waiting for sprouts in the soil.
Secondly, during the procedure, biochemical processes are activated. Inside seeds there is an increase, acceleration of metabolism, the destruction of harmful toxins.
And thirdly, pre-treatment helps soften the outer shell, which protects the embryo plant from external influences and various damage. During germination, it, on the contrary, should be soft so that the sprout manage to get out of it out. The softer will be the shell, the faster the shoots will be squeezed.
What seeds should be soak
As a disinfector, peroxide can be applied to any sowing material if you doubt it. She is not able to harm him.
However, for a long time to leave in solution, you can not every culture. Recommended to carry out the procedure only for those seeds that are distinguished by a bad gesturity. This seed material is usually a dense shell. For example, such cultures include pumpkin (cucumbers, zucchini), grated (tomatoes, eggplants) and Bakhchy (watermelon). Plus, this category can be added sunflower and beets. Also advised to process and those seeds in which there are many essential oils. Because of them, the plants germinate very slowly. For example, such includes dill, parsley and carrots.
You can process seeds not only vegetables and herbs, but also of various colors. For example, if you dunk the sowing material of the cloves, Pelargonium or Balsamine, then it will take up much faster.
What can not soak
Seeds from various manufacturers are most often processed and ready for disembarking. Procedures Disinfection and growth stimulation are usually carried out at the factory. Therefore, an excess effect can harm seeds. Be sure to carefully study the packaging, it is always written on it, what procedures were carried out.
Plus, you can understand the appearance of the seeds that they were processed. For example, many manufacturers carry out Drazhning - nourishing the nutritious protective composition on the outer shell, so the seed material becomes like small candy-dragee. Inlay is a similar type of processing: seeds are covered with a thin layer of substances for disinfection and stimulation of growth, which dissolve in water. There are also sprints, laser and plasma seeds. Sometimes they are placed on a special paper tape.
It happens that ordinary seeds in bags are already processed by the manufacturer of the disinfecting composition. It is always indicated on the packaging. Therefore, putting them into a solution of peroxide or mangartee for disinfection meaninglessly - you are just in vain to spend time.
How to soak seeds in hydrogen peroxide
Processing of seeds of hydrogen peroxide before sowing is a simple process, even a novice gardener will cope with it. The procedure execution algorithm is presented below.
First of all, it is necessary to prepare seeds for processing. Before placing a hydrogen peroxide, it is better to soak them in conventional clean water. The seed material is left in it for 20-40 minutes. At this time, the shell of the grains will become softer, and the further procedure will be more efficient.
During treatment in water, it is necessary to prepare a solution. Observe the following proportion: Take two tablespoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide and add them to one liter of pure water. If you need a very small amount, you can use one teaspoon of means and 200 milliliters of water.
Various cultures are better put in separate containers, since the required soaking time may vary. Therefore, prepare the desired number of containers.
Purchased seeds are put in gauze or fabric bags. Then placed in a container with a solution. Leave them for the desired amount of time. So that the disinfection of the culture is more efficient, you can change the liquid every 4-6 hours. So higher chances that harmful microorganisms will die.
After the required period, the bags are getting out of the liquid. They need to be rinsed in pure running water. You can also simply omit into the water and leave for 20 minutes. After it is important to add them a little, and then start planting.
Seeds can be put in undiluted hydrogen peroxide, if you need to germinate them in the near future. However, it is impossible to leave them more than 20 minutes. After processing, it is also necessary to rinse with water. Do not worry if in the solution you will see a large number of bubbles - this is a normal process that will not harm plants.
If the growth stimulation is not needed and you have decided to simply carry out disinfection, then you can also place the seed material in the undivided tool for 20 minutes.
How much time need for procedure
The planting material of different cultures is different from each other: each variety has a different form, size and its timing for germination. Therefore, they soak them over different periods of time.
For example, eggplants, peppers, tomatoes and beets should be placed in the solution at room temperature for 24 hours. Most of the rest of the cultures are advised to lay at 12 o'clock, no more.
Popular errors
- Soaking seeds in hydrogen peroxide will not be effective if you do not change the solution in containers with long processing. Water with dissolved means in it must be pulled out periodically, and then replaced with a new one. It is necessary that the planting material does not deteriorate and do not suffocate without the lack of air.
- If the desired processing time fails, the use of incorrect proportions or concentrations can simply spoil the seed material. When this error is making this error, there will be nothing to plant in the garden.
- Despite the fact that above it was said that it is impossible to subjected the procedure the procedure, many are still doing so. The fact is that the liquid in which you put, for example, the draped seeds, solurate the shell with the useful substances. As a result, it will make that the sprouts will not receive the necessary fertilizers, which the manufacturer has processed them, and most likely they will not go.
