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Many gardeners prefer to grow petunia. After all, it is capable of delighting with lush flowering throughout the season, subject to the minimum rules of care. But to grow this flower, you need to try. And first of all, difficulties arise during sowing, since the seeds are very small. Petunia is available in granules, which greatly simplifies the task. Therefore, all that remains is to figure out how to plant correctly and what is necessary for successful germination.
Seeds in granules are much easier to plant
How many days does it take for petunia to sprout from seeds in granules?
The pelleted planting material has a significant difference from the usual one. In this case, each seed has a protective shell, which includes growth stimulants, nutritional components and fungicides. This composition makes it possible to improve germination and increase the immunity of seedlings at the initial stage of development, and also contributes to the uniform distribution of seeds on the soil, as they significantly increase in size.
The timing of petunia seedlings from granules may vary depending on their growing conditions. Therefore, you should pay attention to this.
At home
When growing seedlings from granules at home, it is possible to control humidity and temperature. Therefore, germination occurs 7-10 days after planting. These terms directly depend on the correct implementation of the procedure and compliance with the subsequent maintenance of seedlings.
In a greenhouse or greenhouse
Under such conditions, petunia in granules germinates in 12-14 days. This is due to the fact that it is not always possible to maintain the temperature within + 25 °C, provide a twelve-hour daylight hours and high humidity in a greenhouse or greenhouse. After all, only if such conditions are met, germination of granules occurs in the shortest possible time.
In the open ground
Experienced gardeners do not recommend growing petunia in granules in open ground. Since their successful germination requires certain conditions and the absence of sudden temperature changes. Therefore, in open ground, such seeds can germinate in 2-3 weeks, which significantly delays the flowering time.
How to sow petunia in granules for seedlings
Planting granules can be done in two ways: in peat tablets and in general containers filled with soil. Which one to choose, each gardener decides independently. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with the peculiarities of planting in both cases and understand how this affects germination.
In peat tablets
This method requires additional costs, but it speeds up germination and allows you to obtain strong, well-developed seedlings without much difficulty.And if we take into account that the most valuable varieties are usually sold in granules, then many gardeners choose it.
When using peat tablets, there is no need to pick seedlings
For planting, you will need to prepare everything you need in advance. Peat tablets contain compressed soil with a balanced composition, which accelerates germination. It is enclosed in a special mesh bag made of non-woven material. In addition to high-moor peat, they contain humus and antibacterial components, which is necessary to protect seedlings from diseases at the initial stage of development.
Before planting petunia in granules for seedlings, peat tablets must be prepared. To do this, they should be placed on the bottom of the container without drainage holes in one row with the indentation facing up. After this, pour warm water until the liquid completely covers them, and wait 10-20 minutes. After the waiting period, the volume of the tablets will increase 5-6 times, which is the norm. At the same time, they retain their barrel shape thanks to the restraining outer mesh.
After this, it is necessary to carefully rearrange the peat tablets into a dry container close to each other so that later the seedlings cannot tip over and break after germination. Then you should plant petunias in granules for seedlings, placing one at a time in the center of the peat tablet, lightly pressing it to the ground. After this, it is necessary to moisten the top with a spray bottle to soak the protective shell for successful germination. You cannot sprinkle soil on top of the seeds, since petunia germinates in the light.
After planting, the container with peat tablets should be covered with film and moved to a well-lit place with a temperature of + 25 ° C. As moisture evaporates, it is necessary to humidify.To do this, pour water directly into the container so that the tablets can absorb it. You can also periodically spray the granules, which will improve their germination.
In a container with soil
When planting in ordinary containers, it is necessary to select them with a height of 7-10 cm. Containers must have drainage holes to remove excess water.
Procedure for landing:
- Place a 1 cm thick layer of drainage on the bottom of the containers.
- Fill the rest of the volume with nutritious soil, leaving 0.5 cm short of the top.
- Water generously and wait until the moisture is absorbed.
- Level the soil surface.
- Wet a toothpick and transfer one petunia granule at a time to a container, placing the seeds at a distance of 2 cm.
- Lightly press them to the surface, but without covering them with soil.
- Spray from above with a spray bottle to disrupt the integrity of the protective layer.
- Cover the containers with a transparent lid or film.
After planting, move the containers to a bright place with a temperature of + 25 °C. Before germination of seedlings, it is necessary to monitor humidity and periodically ventilate.
Why petunia in granules does not sprout and what to do
Sometimes you can find reviews online where petunia seeds in granules take a long time to germinate or do not germinate at all. This is due to the fact that the longer such planting material is stored, the lower the percentage of its germination. The protective shell does not allow the seed to breathe. Therefore, when purchasing, you need to pay attention to the shelf life of petunia seeds in granules. Fresh planting material germinates best.
How to sow non-granulated petunia
For successful germination of ordinary petunia seeds, it is necessary to plant correctly.The most difficult thing is their uniform distribution on the soil surface. Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend pre-mixing the seeds with sand in a ratio of 1:5. And to disinfect the soil, it is recommended to pour Previcura Energy solution through a strainer so as not to bury the planting material.
The rest of the landing follows the standard pattern. But it should be remembered that petunia seeds germinate only in the light. Therefore, they cannot be covered with earth.
Non-granular petunia can also be planted on a layer of snow. To do this, lay it on top of the ground, and then sow.
Conclusion
Petunia in granules greatly simplifies planting and increases the germination rate. But its disadvantage is that it has a limited shelf life. In addition, for successful seed germination it is necessary to provide high humidity, which will destroy the protective layer. Otherwise, the seed will never be able to break through.
