The seedbed allows planting out of season
The place where seed collections are stored for study and conservation is called a seedbed . The term also refers to the space where vegetables are planted and raised before transplanting .
General characteristics
Also known as almáciga or almácigo , the seedbed is specially arranged for the placement of seeds, so that they can germinate. Once the plant has grown, it can be transplanted to another site without problems.
It can be said that the seedbed is an enclosure conditioned so that the plant can begin its development. After this first stage , the specimen is prepared for its transfer to the final field, where it will complete its growth.
The importance of seedbeds
Seedbeds are important for agriculture . They help facilitate the first growth of the plant and make the most of the land. It is possible to distinguish between permanent seedbeds (with cement edges), semi-permanent seedbeds (with brick or wood edges), temporary seedbeds (single use) and portable seedbeds (that can be taken from one point to another).
Although seedbeds are not suitable for any type of crop , they are a very useful resource for those plants that need strict control of their humidity and temperature levels , for example. Among those that are not suitable we can mention garlic, radish, turnip and carrot, which in order not to cause root malformations and growth problems, it is recommended to plant by direct sowing .
Your advantages
Using the creation of seedbeds as an initial step instead of direct sowing has several advantages, some of which we point out below:
* allows us to anticipate the planting date. Since the container is small in size, we can begin the germination process inside the home before the weather conditions are the most recommended for the plant in question. By direct sowing it is not easy to get a species to be born out of season;
* It is ideal for controlling humidity and temperature levels, which increases the chances of success. This is connected to the previous point, since seedbeds open the doors to planting species before the appropriate season , when it is still too hot or cold, or when the humidity is not conducive to cultivation, since all this can be regulate artificially;
* For those who do not have a very large garden, the use of seedbeds gives them the possibility of making better use of the space and rotating the cultivated species in an organized manner. Let us not forget that saturating the soil is one of the worst ideas we can have in the field of agriculture;
* It is also useful for growing plants that are uncommon in our region, precisely because we can provide them with the conditions they need regardless of our local climate ;
* They allow us to see the step by step of germination, something exciting and enriching, both for those who carry out the process and for the children at home, who can learn about the origin of life and the importance of respecting it.
After the initial development, it is time for transplant
Other meanings
The notion of seedbed, on the other hand, can refer to the origin of something or a group of individuals. The seedbed is the place where birth or initiation occurs, and from where things spread.
In the field of football , for example, it can be said that South America is the seedbed from which the most important European clubs feed. Many of the best footballers competing in Europe 's tournaments emerged from South America , such as the Argentine Lionel Messi , the Brazilian Neymar and the Uruguayan Luis Suárez .