It is often the most efficient and economic method for reproducing annual bedding plants and some biennials and perennials. The function of the seed is to produce a new plant. A seed is produced by the combination of nuclear material in the process of fertilization. This is because there are too many gene combinations which are undesirable.
Plants reproduced vegetively include artichokes and orchids.
Place a single sheet of newspaper in the bottom of the flat. Level the flat leaving about a half inch space between soil and the top of the flat using a screed. Tamp the flat lightly. Mark out the rows, using a row marker. Soil should have a uniform texture, free of clods.