Two plates will create a dome that would block out the light and protect the seeds inside. The temperature around the plate should be around 70-90F (21-32C). Seeds germinate faster if they are kept in a dark container as this mimics the natural light schedule outdoors. The two plates will also help maintain the humidity level during germination. This ensures that there is enough moisture to help the seeds to grow.
If the paper towels appear dry, keep their moisture by spraying them with distilled water a few times. Some seeds will sprout earlier than the others. A great way to know if a seed has germinated is by checking if the seed has cracked open. Remember to keep the seeds sterile during the germination period. Avoid touching the seeds soaked in between the paper towel until their taproot begins to sprout.
If the taproot becomes visible, it is now time to transplant it into the preferred growing medium. Make sure to be gentle during this process as newly-cracked seeds are prone to breakage. The time spent germination might go to waste if the seeds get damaged during transplant.
Seed germination is defined to be a process in which plants grow from a seed to a plant. This process influences crop yields and quality.
In imbibition, the early stage of germination, the seeds take up a lot of water. The seed coat softens with the help of an optimum temperature. This stage kicks off the germination process by activating enzymes. The seed will begin to produce proteins and metabolize the food stored inside. Afterward, the radicle emerges from the softer seed coat. The radicle is a part of the embryo that turns into the plant’s primary root. It will start to dig into the soil to find water. Later on, as the radicle and plumule, the first shoot grows upward and pierces through the soil. In the last stage of germination, the cells of the seed become more active, elongates, and divides to support the growth of the seedling.
Cookie | Duration | Description |
---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |