Parsley seeds are very small in size and because of this they create several problems while planting. As a gardener you might have encountered one or other type of difficulties at the time of sowing these seeds. Here is a smart way to do it. You just need to be a little careful and it will strike perfectly.
To start with you should take a pot. This won’t cost you much. However you may depend on your own choice. Fill this pot with potting soil. On the top of the potting soil layer just add a thin layer of seed raising mixture. Ensure that the layer of seed raising mixture remains just a thin layer only.
Now create a small groove in this mix. This groove should be created in such a manner that it covers all the way around the pot. Take seeds in your hands and sprinkle them quite thickly. Having finished with this step you should cover this back.
Do not try watering the seeds at this stage. This is a trick out here. This process would result in an erratic sprouting. Now take a flask of boiled water and pour it on to the seeds. You must also ensure that water in this case must be real hot. This will turn the seeds extremely hot and immediately after pouring it will be consumed within the soil. This way water will be cooled straight away instantly.
You will certainly observe amazing germinating results even in less than three weeks time. You will also be happy to see that the seeds have germinated in thick populations and their growth is very fast. As a gardener you know that this clearly means thinning the parsley out.
It is really so simple but extremely helpful technique where you just have to put the pot for three weeks and then you will get wonderful results.
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I’ve tried using potting soil to start seeds before with minimal success. They always suffer from dampening off or get infested by some bug. Do you think there will still be this danger if the potting mix is below the seed starter?
It’s a good idea to use starter soil instead of regular potting mix sometimes. The quality of the soil usually makes the difference. I don’t think there is a danger as long as you use good soil.
For potting mix, I use almost anything. Better than the usual dirt. And for seed starting, I use Shultz seed starter but only because it was on sale. Any seed starting soil is good - if it’s loose, soft, and designed for seeds.
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Parsley seeds are very small in size and because of this they create several problems while planting. As a gardener you might have encountered one or other type of difficulties at the time of sowing these seeds. Here is a smart way to do it. You just need to be a little careful and it will strike perfectly.
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My name is Bill Stanley and I have been a home gardener for over 20 years. I enjoy sharing my gardening tips with friends and family, as well as the rest of the world!
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1 Sharon // Apr 30, 2008 at 8:17 am
I’ve tried using potting soil to start seeds before with minimal success. They always suffer from dampening off or get infested by some bug. Do you think there will still be this danger if the potting mix is below the seed starter?
2 Bill Stanley // Apr 30, 2008 at 1:56 pm
It’s a good idea to use starter soil instead of regular potting mix sometimes. The quality of the soil usually makes the difference. I don’t think there is a danger as long as you use good soil.
3 Sharon // May 2, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Thanks for your response, Bill. Is there a brand of potting mix with which you have had success?
4 Bill Stanley // May 3, 2008 at 4:05 pm
For potting mix, I use almost anything. Better than the usual dirt. And for seed starting, I use Shultz seed starter but only because it was on sale. Any seed starting soil is good - if it’s loose, soft, and designed for seeds.
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