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Five handy tips to ensure better success with your seed….
With so many variables at play when growing from seed, results can vary. Here are five general tips that we have used for years and found to be quite helpful in getting better success and return from your seed.
1. Always use a good quality seed raising mix. 别不舍得投资点专门的育苗土，这可以让你事半功倍。
Seed raising mix helps the germination process so it is important to use a fresh batch of a good brand that contains a balance of the following :
• Pumice for good drainage
• Peat or bark to hold moisture
• Beneficial fungi such as trichoderma to help prevent soil borne diseases
• pH within 6-6.5 range with a quality NPK fertilizer
2. Never sow seeds too deeply. 种太深有可能是你育苗不出的原因哦。
One reason why many seeds don’t germinate is because they are buried way too deep. A general rule is to leave very fine seed uncovered pressing firmly into the surface only; fine seed should be just covered and larger seed should be sown no deeper than twice its diameter.
3. Maintain even moisture levels during germination. 种子喝的饱吃的好才能茁壮成长。。
Seeds that have been allowed to dry out or that have become waterlogged are not going to do that well! Try to keep a good moisture balance with your seed as this will maximise the chances of successful germination and avoid disease problems such as damping off.
4. Watch out for low light levels and low night temperatures. 低温或者光照不足也会失败。
Sow seeds in a covered tray and place in an area where they will get a decent amount of sunlight and also protection from cold night temperatures. For example under the eaves of your house or in a greenhouse if you have one.
5. Most seeds need warmth to germinate. 多数种子需要温暖的环境才会发芽，但是也有例外哦。。
A lot of seeds need regular warmth to help them germinate – without it they won’t! The best way to do this is to plant at the right time. By planting in season when the seed is happy to germinate you are increasing your chances of success. If a constant high temperature is required this can best be achieved by using an electrical heat pad. Be aware also that some seed requires a cold period of stratification to break dormancy.
Why good seeds fail to grow: 看看为什么你会失败吧
• Seeds sown too deeply
• Soil not firmed around seeds
• Soil temperature too low or too high
• Over-watering
• Pre-emergent damping off (common soil-borne fungal) disease
• Contaminated soil
• Garden pests such as slugs, snails, cats and ants
Simple Tip for eggplants, peppers/chillies, tomatoes and other heat-lovers: 这些爱温暖的种子们，放到热水间来发芽吧。。。
Put seed raising mix in an ice cream container, sow your seed and moisten. Cover the container in plastic food wrap and then place in the hot water cupboard. Voila! Your very own hot house and a tried and true seeds germinating!
Seed Storage Tip:
Always store your seed in an airtight container in a cool (not cold), dark and dry place. Why?
It promotes long term shelf life. For example you may buy the seed this season and only use half the packet – but want to grow it again next season. To ensure that it will germinate you need to make sure that you store the seed well. If done correctly some seed can last for years and years. Viable lily and oat seed was found in Tutankhamun’s tomb!!
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好帖!!
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Very good points.
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留个印
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{:8_479:}长知识了
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非常好帖。谢谢。收藏了。
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bunnings爷爷告诉我把种不完的种子放保鲜盒里放冰箱冷藏层可以保鲜10年哦~~
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应该是个好办法，不过我的种子估计也就用两年就得换了。。。
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是说两年就用完要买新的么？我家地太小 我又什么都想中一点 所以买了两百刀左右的种子 都放冰箱了
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因为我会用完啊，我除了自己种还送家人朋友的。。。
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我也送朋友呢 不过毕竟花了两百多刀 不舍得全送
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如果你自己种也学会收种子的话，那买的种子就不是那么重要了，不过也不是每种都能收到种子的f1就是杂交品种 ，有可能不出种子或者变种的。。。
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恩 这不是第一年么 还没收到种子呢 而且我只有丝瓜豆角这类愿意留种 其它白菜之类的实在是懒得留 话说年初还想给黄瓜留种呢 结果黄瓜都快烂了也没留成
话说我这边只有一个朋友是真正种菜的 她还不稀罕我那些奇奇怪怪的种子 只喜欢菠菜小白菜什么的
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呵呵，稀奇古怪的种子我也买了很多，图个新鲜吧，多余的可以在trade me卖掉，然后你就又有钱去买新种子啦
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卖它干啥 慢慢种吧哈哈哈
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呵呵，就是建议一下，有些种子特别多，挂网上真有人会买的。比如说豆角种子200粒，4刀买的，在网上挂2刀买20粒也会有人买的，反正他也不需要那么多种子，我就卖过的，收回成本再去买更多的品种
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啊哈哈哈啊哈 这不错
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我反正姜太公钓鱼，愿者上钩，真的就有人买的。我现在第一批种子钱都收回来了，再买都是赚的，：）
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真心不错啊！！话说trademe收多少手续费来着？
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小额交易50c，2刀种子你的收益1.5刀，邮费你自己写，一般普通种子信封1刀够了，豆子要小心，可能需要2刀。同城交易他们愿意来取也可以，我一般就给他们地址然后放信箱里，他们取走钱也留信箱里，都不用安排时间等，很方便。不过有一次交易10刀放信箱里居然丢了，也说不清楚是被人拿了还是买家撒谎没给，不过就算了，金额大还是转账好了。
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恩恩 多谢分享经验看看能不能把这爱好做成副业
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可以的，只是要靠这个挣钱是没戏，补贴个种子钱吧
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挣钱肯定没戏 就我家那几平方米的地自己吃都不太够呢