Unit 6 - Seeds

Word

Example

seed

A healthy seed will grow into a strong plant

bulk

Seeds are often sold in bulk for large-scale planting

dormancy

Seeds enter dormancy when conditions are not right for germination

hard coat

Some seeds have a hard coat that protects them from the environment

germinate

Seeds need warmth and moisture to germinate

seedling

A seedling needs careful care to grow into a mature plant

sow

Farmers sow seeds in rows to maximize space

seed vigor

The seed vigor determines how quickly the seed will germinate

hybrid

Hybrid seeds are often more resistant to disease and pests

days to maturity

Each seed variety has a different number of days to maturity

sowing method

The sowing method affects the final yield of the crops

seedbed

A well-prepared seedbed ensures healthy seedlings

germination rate

The germination rate of the seed depends on temperature and moisture

covering

A covering of soil protects the seed from pests and diseases

seed dispersal

Wind can aid in the seed dispersal process

seed coat

The seed coat protects the seed from drying out

viable seed

Only viable seeds will successfully germinate and grow

scarification

Scarification helps break the hard seed coat for easier germination

seed storage

Proper seed storage is essential for maintaining seed quality

dormant seed

Dormant seeds require specific conditions to wake up

seed treatment

Seed treatment can protect against soil-borne diseases

seed purity

Seed purity ensures that only the desired variety is grown

cover crop

Cover crops protect the soil from erosion during the off-season

seed quality

High-quality seeds lead to a more successful harvest

seedling care

Proper seedling care includes watering and protecting from pests

seed viability

A seed viability depends on its genetic quality and storage

direct seeding

Direct seeding is a quick method to get crops into the ground

seedling transplant

Seedlings are often transplanted when they are strong enough

hardiness

Some seeds are bred for hardiness in colder climates

seed source

The seed source should be reliable to ensure good crop quality

seed bank

Seed banks store seeds to preserve plant varieties

seed certification

Seed certification guarantees the quality and authenticity of the seeds

pre-germination

Pre-germination tests can ensure seed viability

hybrid vigor

Hybrid vigor results in faster growth and higher yields