Vital Reasons Why Your Seeds Did Not Germinate
Sometimes seeds sown tend not to germinate, here are some probable cause why your seed refused to germinate.
Mold and Fungus
Caused by mold or mildew build-up, typically caused by a too-wet growing environment. This leads to Damping Off Disease
Learn MoreThe damping-off disease is a common disease that can affect fragile, developing seedlings. It kills or weakens seeds or seedling before or after they germinate.
Improper Seed Depth
Plant at least half an inch to three-quarters of an inch deep in the soil. Small, thin seeds usually don’t need to be buried very deep, while big, fat seeds need deeper depth.
Bugs and Other Pests
Pests won’t necessarily kill your seeds, but they can feast on young seedlings before they’ve had a fair chance to emerge
Poor Seed Quality
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It Was Too Cold
Seeds need to be kept warm! For the most part, seeds won’t germinate if the soil is cooler than 60 degrees (although this does vary by plant type – some seeds need warmer temperatures, and some require cooler weather)
It Was Too Warm
Just as your seeds need it to be warm enough to germinate, they also don’t want it to be too warm. If your seeds get above 80 degrees, they may get cook.
Failure to Take Care of Seeds
Seeds need to be taken care of like babies. Plant seeds vary from species to species, grain crops and tomatoes must be stored at room temperature.
Something Ate Them
They did germinate Just that some animals decided to have a snack
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Inconsistent Moisture:
Seeds need to be moist, but they don’t want to be too moist. Oversaturating the soil will remove oxygen in the soil, starving the seed as they are developing, and it can also rot the seeds
Poor Oxygen
Use well-aerated seed-starting solution. If you are growing outside, make sure your soil is not heavy and compacted.
The Soil is Hot
If your soil has too much nitrogen – usually, because you added something like wet manure (Not cured yet) to the soil – there is a good chance that your seedlings will fail to germinate.
Your Seeds Are Old
Seeds have a life expectancy, particularly if they’ve been subjected to fluctuations in temperature.
They Need to Be Pre-Sprouted Some seeds must be soaked or inoculated before they are planted.
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