MARKtoe! SEPTEMBER 2019 | Page 43

FLOWER, VEGETABLE, LAWN AND HERB SEED BLISHED TA The Starke Ayres range of polypacket seeds have been specially selected for the home gardener. Freshly packed for the season, they are ready for immediate sowing, ensuring a high germination rate and strong, healthy seedlings. Some seed varieties are F1 hybrids. F1 Hybrid seeds are the product of an intensive breeding and selection programme spanning many years. Under normal conditions, F1 hybrids produce stronger, sturdier and more vigorous plants with more disease resistance. Do not be surprised if packets of F1 hybrid seeds contain fewer seeds than those of the conventional varieties. Starke Ayres seeds are Non-GMO. Seed is a living product. Herewith, a few tips on how to get the most out of your purchase: • Seed is perishable – always store under cool dry conditions. • Open packet immediately prior to sowing. Use the entire contents as seed viability and performance deteriorates over time. • Follow sowing instructions carefully. • Sowing depth is normally two and a half times seed width. • The top 5cm of soil should always remain moist, germination will be adversely affected if the soil dries out.