How to sprout bitter melon seeds? A detailed explanation of practical methods
How to sprout bitter melon seeds? I hope experienced readers can share their methods, because bitter melon seeds have a thick seed coat and do not absorb water easily. Using hot water treatment and soaking to sprout the seeds can promote water absorption and germination, meet the temperature conditions for seed germination, increase the germination rate, and also kill bacteria and insects on the seed surface...
How to sprout bitter melon seeds? I hope experienced readers can share their methodsBecause bitter melon seeds have a thick seed coat and do not absorb water easily, using hot water treatment and soaking to sprout the seeds can promote water absorption and germination, meet the temperature conditions for seed germination, increase the germination rate, and also kill bacteria and insect eggs on the seed surface, achieving the purpose of seed disinfection.
Below, Zhongdiwang introduces the methods for sprouting bitter melon seeds in detail, for readers' reference.
Choosing the time for sprouting bitter melon seeds:
Soaking to sprout the seeds should be done 5 to 6 days before sowing.
Bitter melon seed sprouting method one:
Prepare warm water at about 55°C and put it in a thermos bottle or another container that can keep it warm; place the bitter melon seeds in a gauze bag and wash them with clean water, gently rubbing the seeds while washing to remove the water-resistant material on their surface; soak the washed seeds in the prepared warm water, keeping it warm for 10 minutes while stirring constantly, then add cold water to bring the water temperature down to 25°C-30°C, soak for more than 12 hours, remove the seeds, wrap them in a wet cloth, put them in a box, cover with a wet cloth, and place them somewhere that can maintain a temperature of about 30°C and sufficient humidity to sprout.
During the sprouting process, check twice a day, both to prevent water loss and to prevent rot from too much water. After 2 to 3 days, when the seeds have grown radicles of about 3 mm, they can be sown.
Bitter melon seed sprouting method two:
Soak the seeds in warm water at about 55°C, let it cool naturally, then continue soaking for more than 12 hours, remove the seeds and wash them in clean water, slightly break open the hilum of the bitter melon seeds with your teeth or needle-nose pliers, then place them somewhere that can maintain a temperature of about 30°C and sufficient humidity to sprout, and once the seeds have sprouted about 3 mm, they can be sown.
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