Peas and beans are legumes and as such, have a hard seed coat that may require a little help in easing the germination process. The standard method is to soak the seeds in water overnight before planting. But (some!) gardeners lack the foresight, so a quick method is to scarify (scratch or nick) the seed with sandpaper. It can be tiring work!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Roughing up
Peas and beans are legumes and as such, have a hard seed coat that may require a little help in easing the germination process. The standard method is to soak the seeds in water overnight before planting. But (some!) gardeners lack the foresight, so a quick method is to scarify (scratch or nick) the seed with sandpaper. It can be tiring work!
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