How to sprout cilantro seeds? A detailed guide to the latest sprouting methods
Cilantro is a vegetable that many people really enjoy eating, but it is also one that many people really dislike. Overall, however, the market demand for cilantro in our country is still very large. The seed coat of cilantro seeds is relatively hard, so before sowing we also need to do a good job of sprouting the seeds to increase the germination rate. So how exactly should it be done? Today the editor will bring you the sprouting methods for cilantro seeds, let's take a look!
1. Seed selection and shell rubbing
Cilantro has two varieties, large-leaf and small-leaf. Large-leaf cilantro plants are relatively tall, and the leaves and stems are relatively large, and the flavor is not very strong. Small-leaf cilantro is the opposite of large-leaf cilantro, and small-leaf cilantro is also the more popular one on the market now. Because the seed coat of cilantro seeds is relatively hard, before planting we must first rub open the outer shell and then separate out the seeds. Then, according to your own planting habits and conditions, do a good job of sprouting. Cilantro seeds like cool conditions, so the sprouting work should be carried out in a low-temperature, moist environment.
2. Well water sprouting
As just mentioned, cilantro is a vegetable that likes cool conditions, so when sprouting, we can use well water to carry out the sprouting work. First put the cilantro into cool water and soak for 3-5 hours, then take the seeds out and put them in a bag. Then place the bag in the well, but be careful not to put it into the water; the distance between the bag and the water surface should be kept at about 8 cm. However, every day we can rinse the seeds once with well water, then place them in a suitable position. After about 7 days, the cilantro seeds will sprout. When you find that about 40% of the seeds have turned white, they can be sown at the right time.
3. Pit sprouting
Pit sprouting is also sprouting work carried out by making use of the cool-loving nature of cilantro seeds. First, soak the seeds in cold water at about 18 degrees for about 12-24 hours. During soaking, change the water once as appropriate. After soaking, take the seeds out and dry off the moisture. Then put the seeds in a wet cloth bag, and bury the cloth bag in a pit for about 20 hours to sprout. Be careful to keep the soil temperature from getting high; this can also effectively increase the germination rate of cilantro seeds. After half the seeds have turned white, they can be sown. After sowing, be careful to cover with soil to promote seedling emergence.
4. Refrigerator sprouting
Before sowing cilantro seeds, first rub open the outer shell of the seeds, then carry out the soaking and sprouting work. Soak the seeds with agents such as gibberellin for about 11 h. After soaking, wash the seeds clean, then soak them in cold water for about 10 hours. Finally, take the seeds out and wash them once more, and after air-drying the moisture, put them in a wet bag and place them in a refrigerator at about 9 degrees. Control the time at about 5-7 days, and every day take the seeds out and wash them once, then turn them over. When about 30% of the seeds have turned white, they can be sown as appropriate.
The above is a brief introduction to the sprouting methods for cilantro seeds. There are many sprouting methods for cilantro seeds; the main thing is for everyone to choose reasonably according to habits and other factors. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!