Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Germination:
This is the initial stage of growth and occurs when your
seed's embryo cracks open and the seedling produces a root. This root
fixes itself into the soil and pushes the newborn seeding up and over
the soil surface. Following surface contact two embryonic leaves open
outwards to receive sunlight, pushing the empty seed shell away from
the seedling. It takes anywhere between 12 hours to 3 weeks for seeds
to germinate. Once the plant has reached this stage it goes into the
seedling stage.
Figure 2.12 - This is a great picture of an
Indica seedling by Strawdog.
Seedling Stage:
After the first pair of embryonic leaves are receiving light
(Figure 2.12), the plant will begin to produce another small set of new
