Seedlings of squash, eggplant eggplant

Zucchini and eggplant, as well as squashbelong to the family of pumpkin. They are extremely useful, widely used for preparing various dishes, preserves. In the southern regions, pumpkin seeds are planted in greenhouses, and then transferred to open ground. In more severe conditions, it is advisable to grow seedlings at home, then to transplant full-fledged plants. Our article is devoted to the correct planting of pumpkins on seedlings.

Selection and preparation of seeds for seedlings

Seeds of zucchini, eggplant and pumpkin can beprepare yourself or buy the variety you like in the store. It is important to pay attention to the expiration date, because pumpkins and zucchini have an average of 6 years, and eggplants have 3-4 years. This is provided it is stored correctly in a dry and well-ventilated place.

For germination, it is necessary to select the largestseeds, the probability of obtaining a rich harvest of pumpkin - higher. To avoid contamination of planting material, it should be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. You can also soak the grains in water or a growth stimulant (eg, Epine). So they will sprout faster. Processing takes 12 hours.

Preparation of soil for seedlings of eggplants, courgettes, pumpkins

For seedling zucchini, eggplant and pumpkin, the soil mix is best suited: humus, turf and peat in a ratio of 2: 1: 1. As a fertilizer, you can add a diluted mullein or wood ash.

Seedlings of squash, eggplant eggplant

As capacities you can useplastic cups (do not forget to pre-disinfect them) or peat pots. The size is 10x10 or 15x15. The earth of the box is filled with ¾. Do not forget to drench the substrate abundantly and plant it only in moist soil.

How to Plant Seedlings

Seeds are planted at a depth of 1.5 - 2 cm., one per glass. The boxes with the future seedlings are covered with a film and are kept at a temperature of 23-25 ° until the appearance of the first shoots. As soon as you notice them, the film can be removed, and zucchini and eggplants can be moved to a cooler place (in the daytime - 15-20 °, at night - 12-14 °). If the temperature regime is not respected, then the seedling can stretch excessively.

Do not over-water the seedlings too much, do this as needed and constantly monitor the moisture content of the soil.

We offer a detailed video that reflects all the stages of growing seedlings at home:

Tip: if you want to pumpkin crops successfully caught on in the open ground, then 2 weeks before disembarkation begin to temper them - put them on the balcony, gradually increasing the time of stay there.

To grow seedlings, it takes 20-25 days(start sprouting from the seeds is in early April). Full-fledged plants (with a stocky stalk and 3 leaves) are planted in open ground in the first half of May.

Seedlings of squash, eggplant eggplant