Excipient Germinate and Grow Saltpeter

This is an ideal aid for the germination of "difficult", older, or insufficiently ripened seeds. It also helps with the germination of very nitrophilous species (requiring a lot of nitrogen) such as chickweed.
The concentration to be used is 0.2-0.3% = 2-3 grams per liter of water. Chickweed can safely be immersed in a 5x stronger solution.
The seeds are soaked in this solution (maximum 24 hours) or the sown seed tray is misted with it a few times.
- It promotes germination in very fine seeds, such as petunia, begonias, etc.
- It increases the germination power of many species such as Hemp (Cannabis), Parsley, Peppers, Bell peppers, Tomatoes, Rice, Buchloe, etc.
- It accelerates the breakdown of the hard seed coat, thus faster stratification. For example: Delonyx, Caesalpinia, Musa (banana), Butia, tree seeds, etc.

Potassium nitrate or (potassium) saltpeter has the chemical formula KNO3; it is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. It melts at 334°C and boils at 400°C; never heat it! Be careful when dissolving, use gloves in a well-ventilated area, and reseal any unused powder tightly, as it attracts moisture.

Names:
Also known as: Kaliumnitraat
English: Potassium Nitrate