Germination - Getting through the ground
Getting through the ground
Germination begins with a seed's activation underground and ends when the first leaves push through the soil. A seed may remain viableThe capability of developing or growing under favorable conditions., that is, capable of germination, for many years. Temperature plays a big factor in germination. The most favorable temperature ranges from 59°F to 100.4°F (15°C to 38°C). Temperatures above or below this range slow down the germination rate.
Absorbing water is a seed's first activity. Every seed has a little helper called a micropyleSeed opening that enables water to enter easily., an opening that enables water to enter the
seed more easily. Water kicks off the seed's life processes, including [The entire page is 507 words long]
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