All important aspects of beet seed soaking
First, you need to process the seeds of the beets so that they germinate.
Let's analyze the simplest and most affordable way of processing - soaking. Soaking should be carried out in moderately hot water (30-50 degrees), in a solution of biostimulants, in a disinfectant solution. When wet, the hard seed layer absorbs moisture, making it more elastic and thin. After a while, a small root appears. A stem with cotyledon leaves emerges behind it.
At this time, you need to plant seeds in the soil. Do not allow the root to grow large, otherwise it may break when planted in the ground. After planting seeds in the soil, they should be watered regularly to prevent them from drying out or getting too wet. Seed soaking can also be carried out in biostimulants. With this method of soaking, the seeds hatch faster. Biological substances strengthen the immune system of plants. This gives them the strength to withstand several negative factors: drought, extreme temperatures, insect invasion. Plants also do not get sick.
Beet seeds become stronger and more durable. The method is 100% safe for people. Such stimulation of the plant accelerates all stages of its development. The best stimulants are aloe juice and succinic acid. Soak seeds in stimulating solutions for three to twelve hours. Make sure the seeds are not blackened or moldy. Remember that seeds must be planted in the ground at the moment when sprouts appear.
The purpose of soaking seeds in fungicides is to accelerate seed growth in the soil and protect them from disease. Seeds are treated with signs of disease, as well as if diseased beets have grown at the planting site. The soaking process is similar to that in biostimulants. Potassium permanganate is used here. This gives excellent results. The potassium permanganate solution should be saturated, almost black.
The easiest way to plant beets is to grow seedlings. In this case, you can get an early harvest. When planting seedlings in the soil, further good care is also necessary: water regularly, avoiding excessive drying and moisture of the soil. Due to excessive watering, the root crop will rot, and after a long drought, it will crack. You should stop watering two or three weeks before harvest. Then the beets will be sweet and well stored.