Saturday, 2 April 2016

Storing pepper seeds

-Besides drying, what chemicals should I dust with before storing to ensure they will be usable when I need to plant?

Drying is an important component of seed storage. In addition to this, you will need to dress them with a seed-dressing chemical plus copper.

There are many seed-dressing chemicals but the most common is Furaha.

Dressing seeds is important since it helps in prevention of post-harvest losses due to diseases or pest infestation. Lastly, ensure that you store the seeds in a clean dry place, free from moisture and direct sunlight.

When it is planting season, carry out a germination test to adjust the seed rate accordingly, thus, maximizing on the plant population.

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