Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Milena YORDANOVA, Beti MIROSLAVOVA
The purpose of the experiment is to test the application of different fertilizers, as growth regulators, for soaking slow-germinating seeds of the family Apiaceae, in the cultivation of microgreens. A potted laboratory experiment was prepared at the University of Forestry. Four fertilizers were tested: Bioforce, Humustim, Biotor, and Algreen, with four of the species of the Apiaceae family, suitable for growing microgreens: dill, carrot, parsley, and celery. Six variants were developed: the four fertilizers and two controls - with non-soaked seeds and with seeds soaked only in water. The seeds are soaked for 24 hours before sowing. Sowing is done in plates for microgreens, on a peat substrate. Of the four tested fertilizers as growth stimulators, Biotor shows the most complex results - it accelerates germination, affects the content of dry matter, increases the level of total sugars, and affects plastid pigments.
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