Why growers soak the seeds in the ash solution
Soaking seeds - a procedure that increases the germination and the active development of future plants. So, in the long run improve the quality, quantity, early harvest. Experienced growers do not just put the seeds in a moist environment (eg, wrapped in a damp cloth), but also to add natural "growth promoters".
Safe and highly effective conventional wood ash. It can not be called a growth factor in the truest sense of the word. Ash remaining after burning trees, contains many minerals that are vital for plant development at all stages of life, including the seedlings. In this case, all natural, without chemicals!
To understand why ash is useful, just look at its structure. Here the basic elements:
Now, a simple recipe for soaking seeds in the ash wood:
- First you need to prepare an infusion of wood ash. The optimal composition - 2 tablespoons per 1 liter of warm boiled water. This solution growers insist 2-3 days to ash under the influence of water split into a substance suitable for uptake by plants.
- In the resulting ash solution to soak seeds 4 h. This is conveniently done using a pouch of loose tissue.
Soak seeds in the infusion of ash carried out after decontamination and potassium permanganate before planting. If the idea was interesting - it vote "Thumbs up!" Thanks. I also recommend to get acquainted with the materials:
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