What to Do If Cilantro Seeds Don't Sprout
Cilantro is a very common vegetable in our daily lives, and it is grown on a very large area in our country. Although the cultivation technique for cilantro is relatively simple and the yield is fairly high, when growing cilantro, you will often encounter the phenomenon of cilantro seeds failing to sprout after sowing. So if cilantro seeds don't sprout, what should we do? Below, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!
1. Breaking the Seed Shell
Cilantro seeds may fail to sprout because the seed shell was not broken. On the market today, there are generally two kinds of cilantro seeds: unbroken and already broken. If the seeds have already been broken, then the seeds will look rather fragmented, and the outer shell will also have cracks. If the shell has not been broken, the seeds are fuller and rounder, and the seed coat is also smoother. Therefore, for this kind of seed, the shell must be broken. Put the seeds between two flat surfaces such as pieces of cardboard and rub them, or you can also rub them in sand. Pay attention to the force used; do not press too hard, as this may damage the seed kernel. Just make sure the outer shell is cracked.
2. Seed Treatment
After the cilantro seeds have been shelled, in order to increase the germination rate of the seeds, we also need to do a good job of sprouting them. Wrap the seeds in a wet cloth, then soak them in water for about two days, changing the water once during that time. After soaking the seeds, drain off the water, then spread them out flat in a cool place to sprout, keeping the temperature at around 20°C during sprouting. Alternatively, after soaking the seeds, you can also keep them at around 10°C for about 3 days, which can effectively increase the germination rate of the seeds. At the same time, in order to avoid harm from pests and diseases, we should also use fungicidal solutions such as New High Lipid Film for seed dressing and disinfection.
3. Timely Sowing
Cilantro cannot be grown continuously on the same land, and continuous cropping will also seriously affect the germination rate of cilantro. Therefore, when sowing, the plot must be guaranteed to have had no cilantro-type plants grown in it for at least three years. At the same time, land preparation and disinfection must be done well. Before sowing, the soil should be watered thoroughly and given sufficient base fertilizer. Then break up the soil clods to increase the softness of the soil, and make beds ready for sowing, which is very beneficial for the seeds to take root and sprout. When sowing, pay attention to the weather; do not sow under blazing sun. After sowing, cover with soil and spray an appropriate amount of New High Lipid Film, and in strong-light conditions also cover with plastic film.
4. Strengthen Management
Even after the above treatments, cilantro seeds generally still need about two weeks to emerge after sowing. If they are not treated, the emergence time may be as long as one month, and the germination rate will also be greatly reduced. Therefore, during the emergence period, if the soil is relatively dry, pay attention to watering appropriately. Then after emergence, do a good job of watering and weeding, and when the seedlings grow to about 7-8 cm, apply fertilizer appropriately to improve the survival rate of the seedlings.
The above is a brief introduction to what to do if cilantro seeds don't sprout. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!