Carrot seed germination method: soaking germination method and steps

Carrots are crisp, sweet and nutritious, and are a common ingredient on the table. However, carrots are not easy to grow. The seed embryo is small, and they are prone to poor emergence and growth. Therefore, carrots generally need to be germinated before sowing to ensure the survival rate and normal growth of the carrots in the later stage.

Carrot seed germination time

Carrots like to grow in a warm environment. The best time for sowing is July and August. However, they can also be planted in spring when the climate is stable and the temperature rises. Therefore, carrot seeds are generally germinated on a sunny day before planting in spring and summer. Before soaking and germinating, they need to be dried in the sun for sterilization.

Carrot seed germination technology

1. Warm water germination

Put the plump seeds that have been dried in the sun into warm water at 30-40℃ and soak them for 2-3 hours. Take them out and put them on clean, moist gauze or paper towels, cover them with another layer, and then place them in an environment of 20-25℃. Keep them well ventilated and avoid direct sunlight. Keep them moist during this period. When most of the seeds turn white in 5-7 days, they can be sown.

2. Wet sand germination

Mix the dried carrot seeds with slightly moist sand evenly, then roll the sand into balls, place them in a ventilated place with scattered sunlight, maintain a temperature of about 25°C, and they will germinate in about 10-15 days.