How to soak pepper seeds in aloe juice: is it possible and how to properly process before sowing, why is it sometimes impossible to withstand the material for planting?

Experienced gardeners know that even the freshest and highest quality pepper seeds have poor similarity, respectively, do not give a high yield. However, the situation can be influenced by pre-processing.

This process consists in sorting, soaking and disinfecting the seed. Soak it in various preparations.

The most preferred for summer residents is aloe juice, because this component is natural and natural, which does not harm the environmental characteristics of the future fruit.

Can this method be used?

Pepper is a popular vegetable in Russia. But to grow it really juicy and ripe does not always work. In regions with a warm climate, there is enough time for full ripening. And in other areas, in colder ones, the procedure of soaking the seeds is simply necessary, otherwise the pepper does not keep up by the autumn, as a result, the fruits turn out to be tasteless.

So is it possible to soak the seeds of a vegetable crop in the juice of the agave? Soaking pepper seeds in the juice of the plant gives good results and abundant yields. Hydroxycinnamic acids that make up the plant soften the shell of the seed, which facilitates the ingestion of fluids and nutrients.

After many years of experience in soaking seeds in aloe, we can say that:

the ripening of pepper fruits is 10-14 days faster than when planting dry seeds;
the biological processes of development and growth of the future plant are awakened;
flower juice is used as additional food;
the appearance of seedlings is 2 times faster, instead of a two-week period, 5-7 days are enough;
the ability to stimulate simultaneous and uniform germination;
the outer shell is disinfected, protecting the future sprout;
aloe helps revitalize old seeds;
increases the immunity of vegetables.

The duration of soaking in the juice of the agave of pepper seeds ranges from 12-18 hours. In principle, one day is enough for the planting material to be ready. It is important to monitor their condition. The procedure must be done just before landing, a week later, planting material will no longer be suitable and will lose its properties.

There is another point of view explaining why it is impossible to sustain the seeds in the sap of the plant. It is believed that aloe juice is an aggressive environment that does not stimulate, but rather prevents the early emergence of seedlings. For some vegetables, the treatment of seed with a natural biostimulant is a negative factor. For example, for pumpkins, celery, onions.

On a note! Not only seeds of peppers, but also tomatoes, eggplant, carrots, watermelons, beets, and zucchini are soaked in aloe juice. In this article, you can read about how to properly soak tomato seeds in aloe juice.

Mixture preparation

To prepare a solution from a biostimulant, you must take a plant that is at least three years old. A week before pruning, the flower is no longer watered. Aloe leaves should not be: yellow, with a rough surface or dry tips. The leaf should have a healthy, juicy appearance, without visible defects. It is preferable to choose the lower leaves, but not more than 18 cm long.

Aloe juice recipe:

Cut off a few green sprouts.
Rinse under running water, then pat dry with a paper towel.
Wrap in cling film to prevent drying out.
Place the leaves in the refrigerator for 5-7 days to biostimulate the green cells.
After a while, grind the shoots with a blender or meat grinder.
Take cheesecloth, folded in several layers.
Transfer the crushed mass to the fabric and squeeze out the liquid.
Aloe juice should be diluted with clean water in a 1: 1 ratio.

Soak procedure before planting

Spores of fungi and bacteria can remain on the seeds, which subsequently cause irreparable damage to the future plant. Therefore, before the process of stimulation of seeds, disinfection is carried out. The most commonly used remedies:

3% hydrogen peroxide;
potassium permanganate;
phytosporin.

The most important thing is not to process all of the above methods at the same time. Otherwise, the desired result can not be achieved, moreover, the seed will be spoiled. If, after disinfection, the seeds are subjected to soaking for stimulation, then they should not be dried. Drying repeatedly harms the genetic structure.

Note! Purchased seeds do not need a disinfection process, as they were processed before packing.

Soaking seeds:

We distribute pepper seeds on a piece of tissue folded in 3-4 layers.
The second, in the same segment, cover the seeds.
Place the fabric on a saucer or other container.
Aloe juice should be at a temperature of + 30-35 ° C, otherwise a positive effect will not be achieved.
We pour a piece of fabric with seeds with warm juice. Pour the solution so that the grain volume is ½ filled.
We rearrange the container with seeds in a dark, warm place.
You can create a greenhouse effect by wrapping a saucer with gauze, a plastic bag.
Regularly monitor the humidity of the seed.
In the process of soaking, the seed should be mixed.
Sow swollen seeds in open ground.

Watch a video on how to soak the seeds before planting:

How to soak inside an agave sheet?

Some gardeners do not want to mess with jars, rags, so they use the express method - germinating seeds before planting right inside the leaf.

To do this, you need:

choose the largest, healthiest, densest aloe leaf;
with a sharp knife cut it along;
lay out the seeds;
cover with the second part;
when the seeds increase in size - proceed with planting.

Seeds sprouted in this way should not be washed, but planted in the soil directly from the leaf.

Important! Some time after planting, the sprout will have protection against microbes, which positively affects the dynamics of growth.

What will happen if the planting material is overexposed in the solution?

Pepper seeds do not keep in the biostimulator beyond the prescribed period, otherwise they will swell greatly. An excess of nutrients will negatively affect future offspring. Some seeds may not sprout. Due to prolonged exposure to the solution, pepper seed can rot. Therefore, in the process of soaking the seeds, it is important not to overdo it and strictly adhere to the instructions.

How else can you carry out the treatment before sowing?

In addition to the above method, pepper seeds are soaked in chemical and organic media.

For example:

Ash. It is a natural source of minerals that plants need to grow. They mainly use ash when there is nothing else at hand.
Potato juice. The component is used to soak the seeds, because it contains a complex of nutrients that stimulate the active development of seedlings.
Honey. Often combined with ash. Such a mixture is quite effective, provides uniform seed germination, increases the number of hatching seeds by about 20-25%.
Dried mushrooms. A mixture of vegetables is poured with boiling water, covered with a lid and left to cool completely. A decoction of dried mushrooms contains the maximum number of active components necessary for the full development of the plant.
"Epin", "Zircon". Specialized drugs penetrate the shell of the seeds, activate the development and formation of the lobe of the root system. At the same time, substances actively stimulate the immune system of the germ, protecting against infections.
Succinic acid. The tool accelerates the emergence of seedlings 2-3 times. Seedlings are not afraid of sudden frosts, attacks of harmful insects, diseases. Acid saturates plants with vitality. The drug is sold in pharmacies.
Humate. The active ingredient of this product is the humic acid of sodium salts. With it, the seeds receive a sufficient proportion of nutrients that positively affect the further growth of plants.

Regardless of which means you choose for soaking pepper seeds, it is important to follow the technology and recommendations. Only then is a positive result possible. It is also important to remember that the seed before planting is processed once and exclusively with the use of a single solution or preparation.