T/FSRS 1.2-2025 "Fusong Ginseng" Seed and Seedling Production Technical Specifications Part 2: Seed Germination Induction
T/FSRS 1.2-2025 Seed Production Techniques Regulations for Ginseng Seeds Part 2: Seed Germination
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Main Technical Content: 5. Technical Requirements 5.1 Germination of Fresh Seeds in the Same Year 5.1.1 Germination Time The seeds harvested in the same year are immediately germinated after being cleaned and dried. 5.1.2 Specialized Germination Site for Ginseng Seeds The site is disinfected with quicklime. 5.1.3 Preparation of Substrate The substrate is exclusively made of fine river sand, and the sand is sieved through a 0.30 cm sieve. The water content of the substrate is tested using a WDC-4S-TMS-2 Water Content Tester (Beijing Tianzheng High-Tech Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and found to be 12%–14%. 5.1.4 Seed Grading Before grading, the ginseng seeds are sorted using an automatic grading sieve with multiple sieve holes of 0.45 cm and 0.35 cm. Seeds ≥ 0.45 cm in diameter are classified as first-grade seeds, those with diameters ≤ 0.45 cm and ≥ 0.35 cm are second-grade seeds, and those with diameters ≤ 0.35 cm are third-grade seeds. Third-grade seeds are not allowed for cultivation in garden ginseng, but can be used for sowing under forest ginseng. 5.1.5 Gibberellic Acid Treatment The seeds are treated with 75% gibberellic acid (920). 1 g of gibberellic acid is dissolved in 10 ml of 75% alcohol and added to 30 kg of seeds, which are soaked for 18–24 hours. After soaking, the seeds are rinsed with tap water and dried in a shaded area. 5.1.6 Seed Mixing The seeds are mixed with the substrate at a ratio of 1:3. The substrate water content should be 12%–14% (can be formed into a clump with a light squeeze). A layer of pure substrate ≥ 10 cm thick is placed at the bottom of the seed germination box. The mixed seeds are made into a 30-cm-high, 120-cm-wide seedbed, and the top is covered with a mesh net and a layer of pure substrate ≥ 5–8 cm thick. 5.1.7 Germination Management 5.1.7.1 First Germination Phase (21 days): Substrate temperature is controlled at 20–27 °C, with a maximum of 27 °C, and substrate water content is maintain