Which Seeds Need To Be Prepped Before Planting
There is a reason seeds don’t sprout while they’re still in their seed packets on the shelves at the garden center: most possess a degree of internal (endogenous) dormancy, which means the conditions have to be just right for them to germinate. Seeds will only get started if they are given optimal temperatures, moisture, oxygen, and light (or darkness, depending on the plant species). In many cases, the degree of internal dormancy is considered shallow, and seeds will readily perform once conditions are favorable, but for plants with more complex dormancy, it may be necessary to give them a helping hand....