The Basics of Planting Seeds
A seed is a non-living, miniature embryo enclosed inside a thin protective outer shell. The development of the seed is very essential part of the reproductive process in plant plants, the gymnosperms, including the angiosperms.
As plant leaves are formed from the endoderm or stem of a plant, so the seed develops and grows from a stem or the base of that plant. In some plants, a seed may be enclosed within a leaf. Some flowers develop from a flower bud, while others may grow from a leaf. And some flowers may even sprout directly from the base of another flower.
The reproductive cells of a plant have a definite time span in which it will reproduce, at which point the reproductive cells divide into two different cell types, called the gametocytes and the spermatozoa. When the plant reproduces its reproductive cells reproduce either by cell division or by fertilization. If you take a single leaf from a plant and cut it into two pieces, both pieces of the leaf will reproduce into the next generation. And if you took a single seed from a plant and cut it into two pieces, each piece of that seed will reproduce into the next generation.
This reproducing cycle is the same throughout all various plant species and environments. Reproduction of seeds is also known as sowing. Sow the seeds into a plant or container for a specific amount of time before they germinate into a plant.
To sow seeds into a plant, place the plant in a shallow dish of soapy water to soak the seeds in. It’s best to use a warm solution of lukewarm water and mild soap or detergent.
The seeds should be soaked for at least thirty minutes, and it’s important not to wait until the seeds are completely dry or completely saturated in water. Wait until the water has evaporated completely to prevent them from drying out. If the seeds are not completely submerged in water, the moisture may cause the seed to break when the water evaporates.
You may need to rinse the seeds thoroughly once you have rinsed them off the plant’s roots. After rinsing, allow the seeds to sit on paper towel to absorb the water from the soil, while you wait for them to wither and dry.
It is best to harvest your seeds at a very small amount of water. When harvesting your seeds, be sure to separate them from the stem of the plant by removing the seeds after the first one or two or three weeks, to make sure that the seeds do not become contaminated by dirt from the stem.
To begin planting the seeds, spread them out evenly into a layer that can cover about half the length of the plant. This will ensure that the seedlings have a strong base to grow on, without too much room to expand. You will then need to rake away any dirt that has accumulated on the seedling. The rake should be done very lightly so as not to damage the root system.
Once you’ve spread the seeds evenly on top of the soil, plant them one or two at a time, using several rows of seed. In a couple of weeks, you should notice some growth in the seedlings, and a few leafy branches may be visible.
You will need to remove the leaves from the plant’s leaves once the flowering time is over. Once you’ve removed the plant’s leaves, remove all the seedlings from their containers. It’s important to not pinch the stem, or any of the flower parts.
If you choose, you can plant the seeds on your own. However, it’s best to have them planted on a plant, or on a tray or table so the seedlings can grow more evenly. If you plant your seeds in the ground, remember to plant the seeds between layers of soil, and spread them in layers, so that it is less likely for one or more of the seedlings to fall out.