Many experienced summer residents germinate them before planting cucumbers. In this case, the vegetables will sprout and grow faster. Accordingly, the harvest will be harvested much faster. There are several methods that will help you get quick shoots; it is worth considering each option in more detail.
Soaking in boiling water
A very popular and effective way is to plant seeds in boiling water for seedlings. You can do this as follows:
- fill the container with moistened soil; coconut substrate is best; it contains coconut fibers and shavings;
- pour boiling water over it and immediately place planting material on the surface;
- sprinkle with nutritious soil on top, the layer should not be large, 0.3-0.5 mm is enough;
- cover the container with plastic wrap and put it in a warm place where the temperature is maintained at 30-40 degrees.
Shoots using this technology appear already on the third day, but you must wait until the cotyledon leaves open. After their opening, they are planted in open ground.
Stimulation
You can germinate cucumber seeds using special stimulants. The list of the most effective includes the following drugs:
- Epin-extra;
- Zircon;
- Kornevin;
- Sodium humate.
A solution is prepared from the product, in which the planting material is soaked for some time.After the procedure, the seeds are planted in prepared containers. The presented drugs are of natural origin, substances isolated from fungi and bacteria, so they are safe.
It is important to follow the exact dosage indicated in the instructions or on the packaging of the product. Any deviation can harm the cucumber seeds.
Warming up
Pre-sowing heating ensures rapid germination of cucumber seeds. There is nothing complicated in this procedure, just put the planting material on a damp cloth, put it on a sunny windowsill, and leave it for a day.
If the windows face north, you can use an ultraviolet lamp; it will provide the same positive effect. But the seeds should not be kept under the lamp for too long, as this may have a negative effect on them. It will be quite enough to highlight them daily for 5 minutes.
Bubbling
Another effective technique that gardeners often use to germinate seed. The essence of the procedure is long soaking of cucumber seeds in a glass of water. The liquid contains air bubbles, they saturate them with oxygen.
The duration of the procedure is 3 hours, and the water temperature should be 20-25 degrees. These conditions are considered optimal for vegetable crops.
Pre-germination of seeds has its advantages. Firstly, it becomes possible to select high-quality material that will definitely grow in the garden. Secondly, the risk of diseases is reduced, since cucumber seeds become stronger during soaking.
