How to sprout coriander seeds
Coriander is a vegetable that many people love to eat, but it is also one that many people hate. Overall, though, the market demand for coriander in our country is still very large. The seed coat of coriander seeds is fairly hard, so before sowing we need to do a good job of sprouting the seeds to increase the germination rate. So how exactly should this be done? Today I will bring you the methods for sprouting coriander seeds, let's take a look!
1. Seed selection and rubbing off the shell
Coriander has two varieties, large-leaf and small-leaf. Large-leaf coriander plants are relatively tall, with relatively large leaves and stems, and the flavor is not very strong. Small-leaf coriander is the opposite of large-leaf coriander, and small-leaf coriander is also the more popular one on the market now. Because the seed coat of coriander seeds is fairly hard, before planting we must first rub the outer shell open, then separate out the seeds. Then, according to your own planting habits and conditions, do a good job of sprouting. Coriander seeds like cool conditions, so the sprouting work should be carried out in a low-temperature, moist environment.
2. Sprouting with well water
As just mentioned, coriander is a vegetable that likes cool conditions, so when sprouting we can use well water to carry out the sprouting work. First soak the coriander in cool water 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 pour well water over the seeds once, then place them in a suitable position. After about 7 days, the coriander seeds will sprout, and when you find that about 40% of the seeds have split and shown white, you can sow them at the right time.
3. Sprouting in a ground pit
Sprouting in a ground pit also makes use of the cool-loving nature of coriander 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 ground pit for about 20 hours to sprout. Be careful to keep the soil temperature from getting high, as this can also effectively increase the germination rate of coriander seeds. Once half of the seeds have split and shown white, they can be sown; after sowing, be careful to cover with soil to promote seedling emergence.
4. Sprouting in the refrigerator
Before sowing coriander seeds, first rub the outer shell of the seeds open, 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 to 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 split and shown white, they can be sown as appropriate.
The above is a brief introduction to the methods for sprouting coriander seeds. There are many methods for sprouting coriander seeds, and 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!