What methods are there for disinfecting watermelon seeds
Disinfection of watermelon seeds
(Agricultural Wealth Network) Watermelon seeds are one of the important ways to spread watermelon diseases, so the seeds need to be disinfected before sowing. The main methods are as follows: 1. Chemical treatment. Soak watermelon seeds in a 2% to 4% bleaching powder solution for half an hour, then remove them and rinse them clean with water, which can kill bacteria on the seed surface; prepare a 500-fold solution with 50% wettable carbendazim powder, and use a 10% trisodium phosphate solution. 2. High-temperature scalding of seeds. 3. Warm-water soaking of seeds. 4. Sunning seeds under strong light.