What is the best website to buy seeds from?
If you’re in the USA I’d recommend johnnys, gardeners workshop, baker creek, Hudson valley, select seeds, seed savers, mi gardener. There are a lot of seed outfits in the USA, I shop from places that have what I want and ideally grow in similar conditions to what I have. Plant World Seeds: Buy Flower Seeds and Vegetable Seeds Online.
How to calculate seed rate?
Sowing rate (kg/ha) = target plant population (p/m2) x TGW (g) x 100. The required Sowing Rate (Kg/Ha) which can be used to calibrate the seed drill, The total amount of seed you need to order, The actual number of seeds being sown to achieve the target plant population.
Which seeds are best to buy?
To answer your question, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds are all healthy and affordable. Sesame Seeds These tiny seeds are full of powerful plant compounds, including healthy fats, proteins, essential amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. Some of the most important compounds in sesame seeds, such as sesamin and sesamol, have been shown to offer a wide range of health benefits.
What is the seed rate per acre?
Seed rate (kg/acre) = (Desired plant population per acre x 100) / (Germination percentage x Expected field emergence). Consider the planting method and spacing when calculating the seed rate. So are your yields you can achieve the target because you are in control. This is where most of us are failing. Between 65 and 70 50kg bags per acre (mind you, not hectare! Depends on variety used and management practices, and weather if rain-fed.The math is as per the kilograms you plant, spacing and how you apply CAN. If you plant 10 kilograms of seeds,you times it by 2 and that’s how you get the number of bags to be harvested. Last year but one,I planted 20kgs of maize seeds.
How many seeds should I start per plant?
Usually, you want to plant two or three seeds per hole because not every seed will germinate. The packet your seeds came in will also let you know approximately how long it will take for them to germinate. Make sure you label the container with the date and the name of what you planted. I use a tray to start them inside (early) i put 2 seeds diagonally from eachother in one square, they tend to both germinate, but easy to split them without too much damage this way.