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Daria Vorontsova
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I am sure that it is not enough to buy seeds and plant them in the soil. Growing seeds at home is a whole science. It is important to grow them correctly, because if the seeds do not sprout or grow weak, you will not see good and strong seedlings, and therefore a good harvest.
A lot depends on the gardener’s literacy, including the growth of seeds. Growing seeds is not as easy a procedure as it might seem at first glance. It includes many rules and principles. It is the correct choice of seeds, preliminary preparation of the material and optimal care that is the key to the future harvest.
I will tell you about all the nuances in this article.
Hybrid or natural variety?
The main determining factor for a good harvest is the variety. There are natural varieties, and there are hybrid ones, which are superior in performance to their natural counterparts. The two main advantages that distinguish a hybrid from a natural variety are high yield and strong immunity.
Hybrid varieties are practically not affected by diseases (since they are already pre-treated with stimulants and fungicides), and harmful insects bypass them. But there is one drawback: seeds from hybrid varieties are not suitable for collection the next year, and, moreover, they are much more expensive than natural ones.
TIMELINES FOR SEED STRATIFICATION
Cherry plum - 150 days Apricot - 180 days Plum - 150 days Cherry - 150-180 days Elderberry - 180 days Pear - 90 days Apple - 90 days Sea buckthorn - 15 days (you can do without stratification altogether, but it’s better to harden
