Linden seeds: preparation, planting and care
Long ago Linden was considered a tree that was valued and revered by humans. She is mentioned in legends, legends, stories and fairy tales. It was appreciated not only as an ornamental tree, but also as a medicinal tree. Its flowered leaves are excellent medicines that help in the treatment of many diseases. In cosmetology, linden is also actively used for the preparation of creams, masks and other things.
A huge number of poems and songs are dedicated to Lipa. Thanks to a rather dense crown with leaves, an excellent shelter from the scorching sun is created, which is so necessary on a hot day. Blooming lindens emit a wonderful aroma that creates an atmosphere of harmony and tranquility around. Linden wood is widely used in the production of furniture, which is also used for the manufacture of various toys and objects. And what a light steam reigns in the lime bath! Thanks to all these advantages, linden is grown not only to create an allele, but also to decorate houses from gardens.
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Reproduction of linden using seeds
Many people probably know that the main breeding method for this amazing long-liver is the seed. It is from the seeds that form in the place of flowers linden trees, beautiful and slender trees are obtained.
In natural conditions, fallen in the autumn season the seeds linden trees fall on the ground, where they lie for quite a long time. With the onset of winter, the seeds are exposed to cold conditions conducive to the creation of dormant conditions. It is important that the seeds must lie for some time in the cold, since they need to gain strength before germination.
As soon as the first spring rays warm the soil to a sufficient depth, the seeds will begin to germinate.
Seed germination is quite active, especially if optimal conditions are created around. This is what happens in nature. Grow linden from seed it is possible in artificial conditions, thanks to human labor activity. Linden seeds prepared in advance must be placed in rather cold conditions to create conditions for real rest. The cold will not allow the seeds to germinate ahead of time. Exposure of seeds to low temperatures is referred to in horticulture as stratification. It is with the help of stratification that fairly strong linden seedlings are obtained.
Seed preparation and planting
In order for linden seeds to germinate quickly, they need to be kept for three months in cold conditions, preferably slightly damp. For this purpose, the collected seeds linden trees put in a container where there is a certain amount sawdust or moistened river sand. In order to provide free air access to the linden seeds, a little peat is added to the container. Place a closed container with seeds in a cold place.
As soon as spring comes into its own and the soil warms up a little, gardeners plant seeds to get seedlings:
- The most optimal conditions for growing it are the conditions at home, since it is still quite cool outside the window at this time.
- Seedling turn out to be friendly and strong if loose, heterogeneous in structure and sufficiently fertile soil was used. Such land can always be found in the garden under the fruit trees. trees and shrubs.
- Before planting, such soil is additionally enriched with humus, sometimes adding sand.
- Before planting, the soil must be well moistened.
- It is not recommended to dry the seeds before planting. In this case, their germination is significantly lost.
- Seeds are planted in small rows, keeping a distance of 15 to 20 centimeters.
- Planting depth of seeds is about one centimeter.
- Having deepened the required number of seeds, they are covered with a small layer of soil and tamped a little.
- To accelerate the emergence of seedlings, the seeds should be covered with a film or other covering material.
- The first shoots will appear in about two weeks. Produce as needed watering and monitor soil moisture.
The emergence of seedlings is not always friendly and the same. As soon as the appearance of condensed moisture under the covering material is noticed, it must be removed. This is done so that pathogens do not begin to multiply in the resulting warm and humid environment.
As soon as the sprouts are sufficiently strengthened and gain strength, they should no longer be covered.
During the germination of linden seeds, the ambient air temperature should not be lower than twenty degrees. The seedlings must receive enough sunlight to accelerate the process of photosynthesis.
Seedling care
Measures for the care of linden seedlings consist in the obligatory loosening of the soil layer and timely watering. Three weeks after the emergence of seedlings, they must be thinned out in order to get rid of weak shoots. Then all the resulting plants are planted in separate pots. This contributes to their further strengthening and growth. For this event, you need a soil similar in composition to the one in which the seeds germinated.
When transplanting seedlings, you need to carefully handle the root system, since it is still quite weak and can be damaged.
With the onset of real heat, which occurs during the period of May, the seedlings obtained earlier are planted in an open area. Usually this is the garden. Linden also grows on infertile soils, so it can be planted almost anywhere. It is advisable for seedlings to choose areas for planting with a good fertile layer and lighting. It is worth excluding the direct rays of the midday sun on the linden leaves, as burn marks may appear on them.
Moisture-loving linden is demanding for watering, especially at the stage seedlings... Therefore, it should be periodically to water and loosen the soil for oxygen to reach the root system. There should be no weeds around the linden, as they will inhibit its growth.
As soon as two years have passed since the linden seedlings were planted in the garden, they can transplant to a previously prepared place of constant growth.
Linden can be planted in the garden, near the house, on the alley and in many other places. Its crown will easily fit into any landscape and will become its decoration. And if necessary, this very linden will be an excellent medicine in the treatment of many diseases.
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