How To Choose The Right Seeds. Part 1

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

That is the end of a stormy, bright and eventful summer. Household worries are over and it's time to think about a new planting season. So it's time to start purchasing seeds

It is important to choose the right seed for the result to please and meet all our hopes. If you are new to gardening, we hope that our advice will come in handy. Since now very many organizations are engaged in the sale and packaging of seed goods, we run the risk of purchasing goods of dubious quality.

Alas, the number of such companies on the market has grown like a mushroom clearing after a rain. That is why we will tell you how to choose the right seed. Of course, these are not mandatory rules, but we advise you not to pass by and familiarize yourself with them.

Estimate your stocks

Most likely, experienced gardeners have accumulated a considerable amount of last year's seeds over many seasons. Be sure to check your stocks, check their expiration date. If you find that a purchase was made a long time ago, throw away the seeds. Otherwise, relying on old seeds, you will be left without a decent harvest.

No rash purchases

The second thing we will do by purchasing seeds is to avoid spontaneous and rash actions. Before starting shopping, it is important to make a complete list of the seeds you need, and always their quantity. Be sure to take an inventory of your last year's seeds before going to the store. If the expiration date has not yet expired, they will be quite suitable for sowing in the new year. It is possible that you have no old seeds left, and the shelves in stores are full of different seeds and attract us like a magnet. Keep yourself in control and try not to waste on extra bags of seeds.

Look for the benefit

The third point is the search for where it is more profitable to purchase plant seeds. Before buying, do a little monitoring of the prices of the seeds you are interested in. Go shopping and see prices. The difference in price for the same seeds can be noticeable in different stores.

Shop with friends

Fourth rule: we advise you to team up for shopping. Go for seeds with your mother, friends or a neighbor in the country, so as not to be in splendid loneliness. This method will help you to have a good time, have fun, and avoid unnecessary purchases.

Contact the specialists

The fifth, important rule is the purchase of seeds in specialized stores and consultation with the seller - a consultant who is versed in seeds. As much as we are attracted by markets or supermarkets, it is best to bypass them. Find a shop where you will be expertly assisted and will help you choose new varieties of seeds. In these stores, quality control is always at the highest level, they cooperate with breeding firms. Thus, cooperation helps shops and customers, as it serves as a guarantee of the authenticity of the goods. And we just need seeds that have high sowing qualities. Also, in special stores, you will be provided with certificates confirming the quality of the offered seeds and other planting material, as well as their compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards. Such serious organizations value their reputation, therefore, during the purchase of seeds, the risk of purchasing a low-quality product is significantly reduced.

Attention to the manufacturer

In the sixth rule, we will discuss the purchase of seeds from different producers. Do not be afraid to try new varieties and try seeds from different producers, this is the only way you will definitely stay with the harvest in case some types of seeds show themselves from a bad side. We also advise you to keep records of the germination and yield of seeds, this information will help you in choosing seeds in the future.

Examining the packaging

The seventh rule will tell us about the care in studying the packaging material.

Once the seller hands over your purchase to you, make sure the seed bags are made from quality paper. Packaging must be clearly visible and free of blurry letters. Fraudsters often save money and deceive us with the quality of packaging, and especially in the printing industry. The integrity of the package, labeling with the expiration date, quality certification and accompanying information are required! We will talk about this point in more detail in the next part.