Want to get zucchini-sized cucumbers? The secret to a successful harvest lies in the proper preparation of seeds before sowing. Soaking helps not only to accelerate germination, but also to improve\u00a0the plants’\u00a0resistance to diseases and adverse conditions. Find out what to add to the water so that your cucumbers grow quickly, are large and tasty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-sowing seed soaking allows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Accelerate germination and rooting.
\u2705 Protect the plant from diseases and pests.
\u2705 Increase future harvest.
\u2705 Increase resistance to drought and temperature extremes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To determine the quality of seeds, prepare a solution of 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd39 Place the seeds in water and wait 10 minutes.
\ud83d\udd39 Those that remain at the bottom are suitable for planting.
\ud83d\udd39 Those that float up are most likely empty and will not sprout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To get strong seedlings, cucumber seeds need to be soaked in a nutrient solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca7 500 ml of warm water (30\u00b0C).
\ud83e\uddc2 1 teaspoon of salt.
\ud83d\udd52 Soaking time \u2013 24-48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To protect plants from fungal diseases, use potassium permanganate:
\ud83e\udd44 Dissolve a few crystals of potassium permanganate in warm water until light pink.
\ud83e\udd52 Soak the seeds for 20 minutes, then rinse with clean water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udccc Wrap the seeds in damp gauze and leave in a warm place.
\ud83d\udccc Make sure the fabric remains moist.
\ud83d\udccc After 2-3 days, the first sprouts will appear – you can plant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd38 When the first flowers appear, dissolve 3 tablespoons of salt in 10 liters of water and water the plants.
\ud83d\udd38 This trick will help increase the number of fruits and improve their taste!<\/p>\n\n\n\n