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Germination of a seed
The process by which a plant grows from a seed into a seedling
Germination Process
The seeds absorbs water swelling and softening its outer coat which initiates metabolic processes
Epigeal germination
When the cotyledon emerged above ground
Hypogeal germination
When the cotyledon stays below ground
Thinning out of seedlings
To remove some plants to reduce crowding allowing the remaining seedlings to grow healthy
Process in thinning out seedlings
• Clean the seedling trays thoroughly
• Thin seedlings that have 2-3 leaves and are 2-3 cm tall
• Fill trays with moist petting mix before thinning damp soil helps reduce damage
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