Describe the factors that affect the use of seeds for plant propagation. List the environmental conditions that must be present for germination to occur. Describe how germination can be improved. Bring in a selection of seeds and seed packets, or have the students bring in seeds to use as examples for this lesson.
Sexual propagation is the reproduction of plants from seeds.
A dormant seed is defined as a viable seed that will not germinate when exposed to the proper environmental conditions necessary for germination of that plant species. As a plant propagator, it is important to know if the seeds you are working with are dormant so that you can plan accordingly. The seeds are placed in moist sand, soil, peat, etc. Sterilized media potting soil or mixture Pots plastic, clay, or peat pots filled with media Flats plastic or wooden tray filled with media and seeds sown throughout Cavity seeding trays plastic trays with individual cells for each plant 6. Fertilize weekly until seedlings are strong enough to transplant.