TO TEST SEEDS.
4 There are various ways of testing the germinating power of seeds. The surest method, perhaps, is to take a small flowerpot and pot in the bottom some broken crocks or tile for drainage; then fill ud the pot with light sandy soil, and then wesa the earth down as smoothly aa possible, which It conveniently done by the psressur of another pot. The next move is to count 100 seeds, and equally distribute them over the surface of the pressed soil. Cover aptbefceedto the depth of half an inch with more earth, which should also be pressed smoothly, Then carefully add/a little water, and place the pot in a hotbed, or, if this iy not convenient, in a warm corner of a room. Afe ft days will enable you to count the seeds that have germinated.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18891018.2.5
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7444, 18 October 1889, Page 2
Word Count
140TO TEST SEEDS. Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7444, 18 October 1889, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in