Soaking tomato seeds before planting is an important step. The subsequent cultivation result largely depends on it.
Epin is one of the effective growth stimulants to improve the quality of seedlings.
The article tells about the beneficial properties of this modern tool, its pros and cons. You will also learn how to properly use the drug for the successful germination of tomato seeds at home.
What is this drug?
Epin is a plant hormone, an analogue of the natural biostimulator. It contains the active substance: a solution of ebiprassinolide in alcohol 0.025 g / l. Also in Épinay there is a shampoo, thanks to which this remedy adheres to the leaves of plants. This growth stimulator does not apply to fertilizers and does not contribute to the improvement of the soil.
Important! If the dilution of Epin does not produce foam, then this drug is a fake. When processing it can cause harm to the plant.
Beneficial features
Epin helps tomato seedlings develop immunity to weather conditions., namely to:
- showers;
- drought;
- frosts.
Thanks to the soaking of tomato seeds in Épinay, they begin to germinate faster. In the future, the plant is better able to resist pests and fungi such as:
- scab;
- Fusarium;
- peronosporosis.
Epin helps tomato seedlings to take root faster after the procedure of picking and transplanting in open ground. This tool reduces the dangerous concentration of radionuclides and salts of nitric acid in the fruit pulp.
Pros and cons of soaking tomatoes in the tool
As a result of soaking the seeds of tomatoes in Épinay, their germination first increases.
The advantages include the fact that:
- the active substance of the drug under the influence of the sun's rays evaporates easily;
- there is an intensification of the protective forces of tomatoes;
- seed germination rate increases;
- means quickly extends on saplings.
Epin simply contributes to the survival of tomato bushes in case of stressful situations. When processing seeds with this tool, the storage time of the harvested crop is increased.
The disadvantages include the absence of useful components in the composition. Appin, unlike Kornevin, does not make tomato bushes grow wild.
Preparation of the solution
To soak the seeds of tomato in 100 ml of warm boiled water, 4-6 drops of Appin are taken. The prepared solution of Appin can be stored in a dark place for no more than a day.
Processing rules before sowing
So let's take a look at how to soak the seeds. To soak the tomato seeds, there is no need to put them on a cloth or sponge.
Proper use of tools:
- consists in obligatory observance of a dosage;
- thorough agitation of Appin before use;
- proper storage of unused solution.
You can simply prepare according to the instructions Epin’s solution in a glass, dropping planting material there. The most convenient way to wrap the seeds in gauze, so as not to have to catch them.
The solution, which will remain after soaking, can be used for 2 days to water the soil or sprinkle the seedlings.
Thanks to Épin, the yield of tomatoes increases by 15-20%, but only if it is properly applied.
The tool can be useful in different cases, the usage pattern depends on them:
- Before sowing. In Épinay, seeds are soaked right before they are to be sown, and after passing through all the stages of treatment — disinfection, heat treatment, dressing, and so on. Especially Epin is recommended for those seeds that germinate hard. The consumption of means for soaking the seeds before planting into the ground is 2 drops per 100 ml. This amount is enough to process 10-15 g of tomato seeds. This pre-sowing treatment will make planting material more active and increase resistance to disease.
- The appearance of the first leaves. Apply Epin is recommended in the presence of 2-4 true leaves. In this case, for 1 liter of water you will need 1 ampoule of the product. As a result, the quality of seedlings will significantly improve - it will not stretch and a black leg will not develop on it.
- Planting seeds in open ground. In this case, the consumption rate is 5 liters of water 1 ml of the drug. After spraying, the time of mastering the tomato seedlings and the time of its rooting is reduced, as well as the resistance to Alternaria and Phytophthora increases.
- The period of budding and flowering. The consumption rate at this time is 1 ampoule per 1 liter of water. Spraying the solution at this stage helps preserve the ovary of the tomato.
- Adverse weather conditions. Epin helps seedlings better tolerate bad weather. Processing is performed every 2 weeks. To do this, 1 vial diluted in 5 liters of water. The tool is recommended to apply before the upcoming frosts, as well as when:
- lack of moisture;
- heat
- damage by pests and diseases.
Important! Epin can be used for soaking seeds or for spraying the bushes. Watering them is not advised, because the drug is absorbed through the stems and leaves.
How to sow?
Before soaking the seeds of tomatoes in Épinay, they have to be sorted. To soak tomato seeds before planting in Épinay is advised by the most experienced gardeners, this method is very effective.
Planting material is soaked in solution for 18-24 hours. The temperature of the solution should be 25 ° C-30 ° C.
After this procedure Tomato seeds undergo a germination procedure. They must sprout.
- For this it is more convenient to take cotton pads. For each grade, you need to take 2 discs that need to moisten and squeeze.
- Tomato seeds are laid out on one disk and covered with others on top.
- All this is put in a plastic bag, into which the air must show, so it is not closed. The emergence of shoots need to wait after 3-4 days. Care must be taken that they do not become too large.
To get tomato seedlings, it is not enough to sow the seeds into the soil, and then wait for them to germinate. In order for it to be healthy and of high quality, it is required to approach the preparation of planting material with full responsibility and soak them in Épinay. Only in this case, you can wait for an excellent harvest of tomatoes.
