CHAPTER 6SEEDS

What is Propagation?

Production of seeds

Composition of Seeds:

Seed Coat - protection

Endosperm – stored plant food

Embryo – embryonic plant

Identification and Selection of Seed:

Identify what seeds grow locally

Purchase from reliable dealer – viable seed

Choose hybrid varieties – greater vigor

Select uniformed heavyweight or primed seeds

Germination Medium - Contains one or more of the following:

Soil Construction Grade

sand Peat Moss Sphagnum Moss Horticultural Grade

Perlite Vermiculite Jiffy Mix

Indirect seeding

Flats or individual cells

When to seed:

Depends on when plants are ready for the outdoors.

Sowing seeds

Planting them

Watering seed flats

Use water breaker or hand water

Conditions for germination: Temp – 70

degrees Humidity –

high Some seeds

require 3 –days darkness (Pansy and dusty miller)

Hardening off

Transplanting Seedlings: First true

leaves Hold by

leaves

Direct seeding – Plant into garden (Corn, Carrots,

Lettuce)

The End!