Magical Crystal mud soil
Magic crystal soil media
The soil is supplied in the form of small glass bead type crystals and is marketed as a new growing medium. When water is added, it is absorbed by the beads and their size increases as shown in the photo.
After a few days, the moisture in the beads is lost through evaporation and the beads shrink to their original size.
Pool Resurfacing
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Pool resurfacing has not changed much as far as the application process, however the products that go into the application have. This is a major decision for most pool owners when considering the surface that is right for you.
Pool Plastering
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Seed prices
The seed prices vary considerably depending on the place where you have bought the seeds from. Since marketplaces have a lot of traffic , the prices charged are higher. Manufacturers websites have lower prices but the minimum order quantity may be higher , making it unsuitable for low volume buyers.
Soil PH
The Ph of the soil is an indicator of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil . Depending on the species, seeds require acidic or alkaline soil to germinate and grow into seedlings.
- Soil PH meter
Wheat grass
Wheat grass has many medicinal properties and can be grown at home. The wheat should be soaked in water and will start sprouting in a day or two. After that it can be transplanted to a pot for the further growth. The germination rate depends to some extent on the quality of the wheat.
Gherkin seeds
Gherkin seeds
Seed quality
One indication of the quality of the seeds you have purchased is the percentage of seeds that germinate. Most seed producers will specify the minimum percentage of seeds that will germinate under optimal conditions.
Seeds may not germinate because of the following
- weather conditions
- moisture / humidity levels
- germinating mixture used.
Hybrid seeds
Hybrid seeds are seeds produced by crossing two (or more) parents of the same species but different varieties. Unlike open pollinated and heirloom seeds, seeds from a hybrid plant will not come back true to the parent type. Seeds from a Hybrid plant are viable but you will get at least three different varieties from that seed.
Hybrid seeds that you buy will grow up to be the type plant advertised on the seed packet, it is the offspring of a hybrid seed that will not come back true to type.
To produce hybrid seeds, plants are crossed with another to achieve the benefits of both families.
For example:
Family a is disease resistant.
Family b is tolerant to drought.
Cross pollinate a and b and you have a plant that might be disease and drought tolerant.
Organic seeds
Organic seeds are grown on organic farms and cannot be treated or GMO. They can be either Open pollinated or hybrid. The plants from which these seeds are derived have never been in contact with any man made herbicide, pesticide or fertilizer whether through direct application or animal waste. The seeds are from those plants that have never been treated with any chemical or hormone to help prevent disease or promote growth.
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