Seeds

Since ancient times, medicinal plants have been used as a treatment for diseases and in medicine. There is a connection between humans and medicinal plants that goes back to the very distant past. From generation to generation, people’s trust in various medicinal plants has increased as a source for maintaining health and well-being. Anthropologists believe that people started preparing ointments and healing oils from various plants in 7000 BC. According to other historical records, plants were the only medicines used in 500 AD and are believed to have exceptional medicinal properties and even magical powers.

In fact, what is meant by seeds and seeds are the seeds of various plants that have medicinal, perfumery, and food uses.

Seeds or the same seeds because of the characteristics they have can become mature and complex plants. It can be said that they are very rich in all kinds of nutrients. They have a variety of vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fatty acids useful for the body.

The importance of antioxidants for the prevention and treatment of many diseases caused by free radicals is known, considering that it has been proven that a number of compounds of chemical antioxidants have side effects, finding new sources of natural antioxidants is of great importance.

In recent studies, some seeds of medicinal plants, such as coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, etc., have good antioxidant activity and can be investigated and used as protective or preventive antioxidants in diseases related to free radicals.

Super tasty and natural food plants:

In addition to the fact that herbs are associated with health and well-being due to their healing and restorative properties, they are also a great addition to foods and add wonderful new flavors and aromas to your food. You can use all kinds of fresh and dry herbs for your desired food. Which in any case gives a special taste and smell to your food. In fact, plants allow you to taste and enjoy the fresh taste of the earth right on your dining table.

What is seed germination?

In general definition, germination is the process of seeds growing into new plants.

When water is abundant, a process called absorption takes place for water. Water activates special plants called enzymes that start the process of seed development. First, the seed runs a root to access the underground water. Then, shoots begin to appear as they grow above the ground. The seed grows a branch towards the surface to extract energy from the sun. Leaves continue to grow toward the light source in a process called photomorphogenesis.

A seed contains a resting embryo, and germination is the resumption of its growth. When the soil temperature is in the right range and water and oxygen are available, the seeds start to germinate. The optimum soil germination temperature varies greatly from species to species. In very low or high soil temperatures, seed growth is slow or germination Is completely prevented. Due to constant temperature fluctuations commonly observed in nature, not all seeds germinate at the same time.

Effective factors in seed germination speed

Specific requirements for seed germination vary by plant species. In general, the factors needed to increase seed germination include water, air, temperature, and access to light. Having this knowledge helps to optimize seed germination.

♦ Moisture: Among all the factors that determine seed germination, water is the first and most important factor. Germination cannot occur without water and the seed remains dormant. But too much water causes the seeds to rot. The soil should be moist but not wet. Soil drainage is essential in this matter.

♦ Oxygen: Seeds need oxygen to germinate. This is one of the reasons why soggy soil is counterproductive and blocks oxygen. The soil should have a medium texture, neither compact nor light so that it can supply oxygen to the germinating seeds.

♦ Temperature: Depending on the plant species, there are different temperature conditions for the seeds. For example, the germination temperature of tomato seeds should be between 70 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit (21 and 35 degrees Celsius). But spinach seeds only germinate at temperatures between 45 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit (7 and 24 degrees Celsius).

♦ Soil depth: Soil depth also varies depending on the size of the seed. A seed has a certain amount of stored energy. If it consumes all of it before the cotyledons reach the surface and reach the light, the seed will die. Larger seeds need more depth to germinate

♦ Seed cultivation surface: Due to the very small size of the seed, it is necessary to prepare its surface and plant the seed directly on the soil surface. Then the seed should be pressed or rolled inside. The seeds should not be covered with soil.

What is the reason for seed disinfection?

Due to the increase in population, the production of more agricultural products, especially strategic products, has become very important. Therefore, increasing the number of crops along with their quality is one of the issues that are being investigated. The seed used must be healthy, strong, and free from pests, diseases, and weed seeds. Therefore, seed disinfection will be one of the practical steps. One of the ways to increase the quality of seeds is seed weddings. Weeding and cleaning the seeds are done after drying them. Seed wedding is done In order to separate the seeds of weeds and waste materials, as well as to separate the unhealthy seeds

There are disease factors in the seed that reduce its quality. These factors can endanger seed germination or cause diseases in seedlings. Therefore, if there are unhealthy seeds and pathogens, the crops will decrease. For this reason, seed disinfection is needed.

Pathogens in seeds

Seeds should be foreign particles such as soil, seeds of other species, and parts other than seeds. Foreign particles can include pathogens such as viruses and fungi, each of which causes seed contamination and seed disinfection must be done

As a result:

Understanding seed germination requirements is critical to successfully growing plants from seed. Before starting, you should pay attention to the environmental conditions and plant requirements. In this way, a higher percentage of seeds germinate, grow and become beautiful seedlings. Different seeds do not germinate at the same time. Therefore, it is necessary to use different solutions to stimulate seeds and Increase germination. In order to preserve the environment and green agriculture, it is recommended to use organic solutions. The agricultural products produced by Herbal Jokal Company emphasize the organic nature of the product in various stages of agriculture, from seed cultivation to harvest.