Several of the Latest Treatment Methods for Medicinal Herb Seeds Before Sowing
Seeds all need to be awakened before planting, and different medicinal herbs have different awakening methods for planting; some need stimulation, while others do not. So what are the awakening methods for medicinal herbs? Below, let's learn about several awakening methods that you can study.
1. Warm water awakening
Some seeds, after a long period of dormancy, are extremely dry inside and need water to awaken their vitality. This type of seed must be soaked in water for a period of time before sowing, such as Saposhnikovia divaricata (Fangfeng) and Atractylodes macrocephala (Baizhu). Water temperature also matters: some need higher water temperatures, some only need warm water, and some need cold water, so that the seeds can be thoroughly awakened. Before dealing with this type of seed, everyone must be clear about what water temperature they need and not mix them up, otherwise it is easy to affect the later germination rate.
2. Sunning seeds
Awakening seeds with sunlight is also a relatively common method, as it can eliminate some hidden pathogens on the seeds. When sunning seeds, be careful not to choose weather that is too hot, and control the time to about 2 days; during this period, the seeds need to be turned so they are heated more evenly. If the seeds are relatively small, it is best to spread them thicker to avoid the sunlight killing the seeds. After sowing this type of seed, be sure to water more so they have enough moisture to germinate. It is generally suitable for some larger seeds; after awakening, this type of seed needs more nutrients, and sowing directly after sunning is more beneficial for growth.
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Some relatively special seeds only need the shell broken. This type of seed is in a sealed space, and as long as it is exposed to the outside, it can germinate quickly without special effort. To ensure the germination rate of the seeds, they should be placed on the prepared seedling bed as soon as possible. Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi) and Andrographis paniculata (Chuanxinlian) and the like all need this kind of effort, with human help to break their shells. If the inner seed surface is shriveled, then it is best to let it absorb more water to avoid death from lack of water.
The above are several commonly used methods for treating medicinal herb seeds before sowing, and these methods basically cover most types of medicinal herbs. Nowadays, many seeds are also disinfected when sown, and some bacterial fertilizers are used to help development. After awakening the seeds, everyone can also consider these treatment methods more; they are relatively general and can better allow the seeds to sprout!