1. Water: This is essential for the seed to swell and for the embryo inside to begin developing. Water also helps dissolve nutrients in the soil, making them accessible to the plant.
2. Warmth: Each seed type has an ideal temperature range for germination. This warmth allows the chemical processes necessary for growth to happen at a faster rate.
3. Oxygen: The seed needs oxygen for respiration, which is how it gets the energy to grow.
4. Light (for some seeds): While some seeds germinate in the dark, others need light to trigger the germination process.
5. Nutrients: The seed itself contains some nutrients, but it also needs to draw on nutrients in the soil to grow.
6. The right soil: The soil needs to be loose enough for the roots to grow and have good drainage.
7. Time: Even with all the right conditions, it can take a while for a seed to germinate. Patience is important!
Think of it like this: the seed is like a tiny sleeping baby. It needs the right environment to wake up, stretch, and start growing!
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