How quickly eggplants sprout
Eggplants are considered very whimsical, it takes a lot of effort to grow them on the site .. It is useful for a gardener to know how many days eggplants sprout and for what reasons this may not happen.
How quickly eggplants sprout
What affects germination
Eggplants need regular watering, good lighting, moisture, protection from pests and diseases. The following factors affect the germination rate:
- at what temperature the seeds were placed in the ground;
- how deep;
- whether the completed watering and feeding was enough.
Landing conditions
It is important to choose the right variety and fertilize the soil. In order for the blue ones to germinate in 7-10 days, and the germination rate of the sowing was maximum, the planting conditions should be as follows:
- air temperature not lower than 25 ° С (day and night may differ, but the average daily temperature is not less than 17 ° С);
- deepen into the soil by no more than 2 cm;
- adhere to the watering regime (give a lot of moisture, but also do not flood the beds);
- make top dressing.
At low temperatures, the sprouts break through for a long time, and some do not emerge at all. In early spring, the day will be warm, and at night the sowing will be destroyed by frost.
How to improve seed germination
Pre-soaked seeds sprout faster
To obtain effective seedlings, seed germination should be improved:
- Seedlings are prepared.
- The seeds are soaked.
- Use growth stimulants.
- The planting material is disinfected.
Some of the methods are easy to combine, increasing the chances of a good harvest. Seeds for seedlings are prepared 90 days before planting in the ground, and the soaking procedure takes from one to several days. Eggplant seeds sprout in a week at a favorable temperature. At 40 ° C, the planting material dies.
Why the eggplants didn't come up
The plant does not emerge for several reasons, including external factors (climatic conditions, soil), and the human factor (improper feeding, poor watering).
The main factors by which the planting material may not germinate:
- Poor quality seeds. You can get on spoiled sowing material when buying it hand-held. Quality seeds are sold in specialized stores, although they are more expensive. Old planting material is not planted, it will not come up either.
- Incorrect fit. An unfertilized area or tired soil was chosen for planting. Also, the seeds were dug deeper than 2 cm, and could not break through the thickness of the earth.
- Improper watering. The plant could not only dry out, but also rot from an excess of moisture.
- Wrong grade. Some blue varieties sprout faster, others appear over time. The sprouting time of eggplant and other crops also differs in time (do not compare the germination time with cabbage or pepper).
- The rule of crop rotation has not been observed. For some reason, the soil did not fit the culture or the planting material was destroyed by pests.
The processed material emerges more slowly (dried after processing, pelleted seeds).
The slowest way to accelerate germination is to prepare the seedlings, the simplest is to soak and disinfect the planting material. The plant does not have to grow day after day: consider the weather and feed for successful germination.
What to do if the blue ones did not come up
If this happens, an analysis of the possible causes should be carried out. For the next year, create optimal conditions for the culture or prepare seedlings if the planting material does not sprout in the open field. Study the information about the blue ones: watering rules, suitable feeding, soil requirements. Buy seeds only from specialty stores, choosing hybrid resistant varieties.
Conclusion
Depending on the presence or absence of processing and preparation, eggplant seeds sprout from 7 days to several weeks. With the help of seedlings or soaking the seeds, seedlings will emerge faster and more amicably. It is necessary to select quality seeds for sowing and suitable varieties for the climate of the region, which often appear on the market.