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February 21, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Soaking seeds in aspirin before sowing
Has anyone tried soaking tomato seeds in aspirin water before sowing? I read that this boosts the plants' own defense system and even increase yield. Is this effective against verticillium and fusarium wilt?
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February 21, 2017 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
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Aspirin is not effective against verticillium and fusarium wilt. Those are caused by pathogens in the soil. You can purchase "resistant" varieties of tomatoes or graft plants onto resistant rootstock for more protection.
I have never tried soaking my seeds in aspirin. I have very good luck starting seeds in the normal fashion. The acid in the aspirin may help somewhat to soften an older seed coat though. I have heard of people spraying some plants with an aspirin solution in hopes that it will bolster their immune systems, but this has not been proven to be effective. It seems to me that all of this is an old wives tale that keeps on truck'n...
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February 22, 2017 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
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It doesn't make sense to me that putting a solution of any kind on a seed is going to protect the plant that grows from that seed. The plant will grow lots of roots that spread all through the soil that contains the pathogens. The solution that the seed was soaked in will be long gone by that time.
Some seed producers coat their seeds in antifungal solutions but that it to protect the seed from rot while it germinates. This is usually for seeds like peas or corn that are prone to rot in cold soil. |
February 24, 2017 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Thank you, both. Looking forward to the growing season!
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February 24, 2017 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
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I don't buy into any of this aspirin stuff at all.
Same goes for milk spraying. Worth |
February 24, 2017 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Great explanations guys! Happy Growing!!
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February 24, 2017 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2009
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You might try google because there is some information on the subject. I do soak but cannot say it helps one way or the other.
Jon |
February 24, 2017 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vancouver Island
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There is some information from credible studies. I don't have any experience with it but I don't dismiss it out of hand without having any real knowledge on the subject. Looks like researching it further in the net is your best bet.
KarenO |
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