Disinfect in a solution of Epin or Zircon for 10-12 hours. To do this, pour water into a shallow container so that the seeds are half filled, and add 1 tsp. liquid 2-3 drops of the drug. It is impossible to allow the grains to be completely immersed in water, since without oxygen the germination process will not begin.
To speed up seed germination, you can lightly rub the surface of the stone with a knife, then pierce the shell with a needle and wrap the seed in a damp cloth, moistening it regularly. In this state, the grain should be 3 days.
After carrying out such manipulations, the seeds will germinate as soon as they enter the soil.
The soil should be loose, well pass moisture and air, have a neutral level of acidity. But the plant can take root on other substrates, in natural conditions it grows on clay, sand. From ready-made soil mixtures, the optimal solution is a universal soil for roses, begonias. You can also make a substrate yourself, taking in the same parts: humus, soddy soil, leafy soil, river sand.
A plastic container, a wooden box or a flower pot will serve as a container for sowing. The container for planting must be selected shallow, since the roots of the pomegranate can grow in breadth.
To obtain a high percentage of seed germination, it is required to follow a clear algorithm of actions when sowing pomegranate seeds:
Lay a drainage layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the selected containers, then fill them with a soil mixture and moisten them with clean water from a spray bottle on top.
Distribute the seeds evenly over the surface, keeping a distance of at least 3 cm between them so that the roots do not intertwine during development.
Carefully deepen the bones into the substrate by 1-1.5 cm. The soil should remain loose, it should not be compacted.
Cover the container with crops with glass or film to create a greenhouse effect and put it in a warm and bright place.
A strong deepening will provoke inhibition of rooting, and a surface landing will lead to a slow emergence of pomegranate seedlings.
Conditions and rules for the care of seedlings
In order to grow strong, healthy seedlings of an exotic crop, it is important to provide the plants with appropriate care and comfortable conditions from the first days after sowing.
Before germination, you must:
After sowing, maintain the temperature in the room with seedlings at +25-30°C.
Every day, remove the film for 15-30 minutes to avoid waterlogging.
Water the pomegranate regularly, preventing the soil from drying out.
In winter, use phytolamps for additional lighting, increasing the daylight hours to 12 hours.
The first shoots will not be long in coming and will appear in 2 weeks. But if sowing is carried out at the wrong time and in violation of the planting rules, then the wait for sprouts can be delayed up to a month.
Small pomegranate sprouts need to provide optimal conditions for normal growth and development:
Remove cover, but only gradually, each time extending the time.
Rearrange the pot in a place whose temperature indicators are in the range of + 18-25 ° С.
Organize a daylight hours of at least 10 hours. It is important to additionally illuminate the pomegranate using a phytolamp.
Conduct moderate watering as the soil dries out, using separated and warm water.
Do not forget to spray the seedlings 1 time in 2 days.
Regularly ventilate the room, protecting the sprouts from drafts.
As 2-3 pairs of leaves are formed on the seedlings, they need to be planted, while removing all weak shoots. From them it will not be possible to grow strong and healthy plants. When picking, the central root of the seedling needs to be pinched a little. This will help the pomegranate grow a large number of suction lateral roots, which will increase the ability to absorb nutrients and moisture.
A month after picking the top of the plant, it is important to shorten it by 1/3 of the length. This manipulation will contribute to a better development of the root system.