{"id":11426,"date":"2021-04-08T12:55:13","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T12:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukrgate.com\/eng\/?p=11426"},"modified":"2021-04-08T12:55:13","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T12:55:13","slug":"peat-tablets-for-growing-seedlings-good-or-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukrgate.com\/eng\/?p=11426","title":{"rendered":"Peat Tablets for Growing Seedlings, Good or Bad"},"content":{"rendered":"

The producers claim that the seeds of most crops germinate well in peat pellets<\/a>. But not all gardeners agree. Therefore, let’s weigh all the pros and cons of this method of growing seedlings.<\/p>\n

Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – April 08, 2021 \u2013 Agriculture<\/p>\n

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“For” tablets<\/p>\n

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Size – you can choose tablets of the desired diameter for each culture.<\/p>\n

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Moisture capacity and air permeability – the roots<\/a> breathe well, peat gets wet quickly and dries slowly.<\/p>\n

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Easy to use: as they say, just add water. Plant seeds quickly and easily.<\/p>\n

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The work is clean and tidy, without dirt.<\/p>\n

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It is possible to sow small seeds. Even the most fragile seeds germinate perfectly in the “washers”.<\/p>\n

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Fast and even germination: the seeds germinate more friendly, and the plants are aligned. All in the same conditions.<\/p>\n

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The need for picking is eliminated<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The roots are not injured.<\/p>\n

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Extra pills can be left for next year – they do not spoil.<\/p>\n

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“Against” pills<\/p>\n

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Acidic environment through peat makes them not suitable for all crops.<\/p>\n

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Parasitic fungi – not all peat tablets<\/a> are disinfected, so read the small text in the instructions before buying.<\/p>\n

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Do not over dry or over moisten the soil.<\/p>\n

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Seedlings take up a lot of space.<\/p>\n

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High price – each tablet costs around UAH 3 50 kopecks.<\/p>\n

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If there are different crops in the pan, it is very difficult<\/a> to label them.<\/p>\n

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Now, knowing all the pros and cons, everyone can decide whether to buy pills or do with boxes and cassettes.<\/p>\n

Read also:\u00a0Overcoming Stress on Winter Crops<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: Ukrgate<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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