In March and April, and sometimes as early as February, we sow the first seeds. Dear Readers, have you ever wondered how many ways this can be done? There are several sowing methods, and their correct selection allows for higher yields.It depends on several factors: seed size, layer thickness, cover, sowing, plant root structure and its susceptibility to transplanting.
Species from the so-called with a pile root system, such as mallow, for example, do not tolerate a change of place, so they should be sown immediately in a permanent place.In turn, the marigolds, so popular in our gardens, can be transplanted even when they are in full bloom.
So we can sow them on a seedbed or in boxes, and only then transfer them to the target rebate. Below, I will describe the various ways of sowing plants along with examples of species.
Broadcasting
It is based on the even distribution of seeds on the soil surface. We use it for fairly large, clearly visible, rapidly germinating grains. Its advantages are:
- optimal use of space in a small area,
- seeds have better access to water, light and nutrients,
- we can sow, e.g.marigolds, petunias, mallow, cosmos, gilding, matzevot, dill, watercress.
Row sowing
It belongs to the most popular and most frequently used. It works well in larger areas where a high level of weed control is indicated. We sow small seeds in rows, poorly visible on the surface of the soil, slowly germinating.After the first emergence, cut off the young plants, leaving only the strongest specimens. The slowest-growing species should be sown together with the fast-growing ones. For example, mixing slow-growing parsley seeds with a fast-sprouting radish or lettuce will help weed your flowerbeds during the season.
- sow in rowslettuce, cucumbers, carrots, parsley.
Spot sowing
It consists in sowing the seeds one at a time in a strictly defined place. We use it for plants with large, fast-growing seeds and those that do not tolerate transplanting.
- we sow in spotsbeans, lupins, wolf, hops, castor
Nests
Using this method, we sow several seeds (usually three) in a single hole.Only one, the strongest plant reaches maturity, the others are interrupted when they reach a few centimeters.
- it is sown in nests, among otherspeas and sunflower seeds.
Band sowing
Makes sense when grown on a larger scale. It allows you to get the same yield as for row sowing, but with more pleasant fuel consumption.In strip sowing, one or two rows are left alternately between two or three rows sown.This facilitates mechanical weeding and fertilization of plants.
- streaks are sowncereals, beets, rape, legumes.
