How to sprout parsley quickly?

The use of herbs will allow you to add flavor to the dish, make it more tasty, and supplement with vitamins. Parsley is considered one of the most popular types of plants used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology and medicine. Growing parsley on their site, many gardeners are convinced how long and difficult this period can be. In order for the culture to grow amicably, grain germination is used. How to do this correctly will be discussed.

After planting parsley seeds in the soil, sometimes you have to wait a very long time when they will finally sprout. This is especially true for situations where the seeds have been planted in unprepared, dry soil. After planting, the first shoots may appear unevenly, at different times. Seed germination is different, on average, the culture germinates for about 20 days, although often the seeds simply do not germinate and gardeners have to reseed the crop again.

In addition, parsley may not germinate well due to several factors.

• low-quality material purchased not in specialized stores, which does not allow you to find out the expiration date of the material. The main reasons for insufficiently fast germination can be attributed to the use of already dried, old seeds that were collected more than 3 years ago;
• poor climatic conditions;
• improper watering;
• with insufficient fertile soil on the site.

Parsley is difficult to germinate for several reasons. This is primarily due to the density of the seeds themselves. Their shell is dense, which helps to protect them from various damages, including from rodents. The second reason for poor germination is the presence on the surface of essential oils that repel water and prevent water from entering, slowing down germination.

By washing off the essential oils from the shell, this process can be accelerated. The destruction of the shell will allow the seeds to get maximum moisture and germinate in the shortest possible time.

There are different ways to speed up germination. Experienced gardeners recommend:

• germinate in water;
• soak in vodka;
• mix with sand.

Using these and other methods, you can properly prepare seeds for sowing and accelerate their germination.

Soaking the seeds in water will allow the parsley to germinate quickly. The procedure is carried out for several days. For soaking, use clean water, with a temperature of up to 35 degrees. It is recommended to change the water regularly, doing it every 7-10 hours.

When germinating in water, it is recommended:

• Take a piece of cloth, gauze or a piece of bandage folded in several layers and moisten it with warm water (about 65 degrees). If the seeds are soaked before planting, the essential oils on the shell can be removed.
• Prepare a container where the seeds will germinate. Dip a tissue bundle with seeds into a bowl.
• Choose a suitable place. It is best to leave the container in a dark place.
• Do not forget to change the water in a timely manner, doing it once during the day.

As a result, after 3-5 days, the first tender sprouts will begin to appear. During this period, you should get a bundle with seeds from the container. They should then be stored in the refrigerator for a week on the lower shelves.This hardening will allow the seed to quickly adapt to open field planting. You can soak the seeds in water using a different method.

Progress.

• You need to take a container and pour the parsley seeds into it. This option is more suitable when planting a large number of seeds.
• Next, water is poured into the container, heated to 60 degrees.
• Letting stand for a while until the water cools down to room temperature, you must drain the liquid. Then a similar ritual should be carried out 2 more times, pouring hot water over the seeds.
• The last time, pouring the grains, they use not hot, but room temperature water.
• A container with grains filled with water should be covered with cling film and set aside in a warm, dark place until morning.

The next day, the water is drained and the prepared seeds are used for planting. When planting in the ground, it is advisable to cover the bed with cling film, this is especially true during early work in the garden. To make the parsley rise faster, it is recommended to water the beds with warm water.

According to experienced gardeners, processing them with vodka will speed up germination. It is important to know that it is not recommended to take moonshine and other alcohol-containing liquids, so as not to destroy the seeds. The best option for them would be vodka (40%).

Thanks to this method, the seed can be prepared quickly. This is an excellent option for processing the material with the approaching sowing date.

To perform manipulations, you should:

• take seeds, wrap them in a piece of gauze and put in any dish;
• pour a little vodka into the container so that it completely covers the fabric with grains;
• it is necessary to process the planting material with vodka within 20 minutes - during this time, alcohol will wash off the essential oils, which will have a beneficial effect on the further growth of seedlings.

Then the seeds are taken out, washed well and dried. After carrying out such a procedure, they can be immediately planted in the ground.

If there is no time for germination of the seed in the water and there is no way to fill the grains with vodka, you can simply try to grind them together with the sand.

To do this, you need:

• take parsley seeds;
• mix them with a little sand;
• rub the mixture in your hands.

Thanks to such actions, the shell will be able to free itself from essential oils. As a result, it will become thinner, which will help speed up germination.

When preparing the material for sowing, it should be remembered that it is important to use only fresh seeds as planting material that retain high germination for 2-3 years. It is best to take grains harvested last year. Having studied different methods of germination and choosing a suitable option, one can hope to get a full harvest.