The ovules in angiosperms are encased in an ovary, not exposed on the sporophylls of a strobilus, as they are in gymnosperms. Angiosperm means “covered seed”. The ovules develop into seeds, and the wall of the ovary forms a fruit to contain those seeds. Fruits attract animals to disperse theRead More →
Albuminous seeds are found in wheat, maize, barley, castor and sunflower. What are Exalbuminous and Albuminous seeds? 1. Albuminous Seeds or ‘Endospermic’ seeds: These are the seeds where the endosperm still persists after development till maturity. … Exalbuminous Seeds or ‘Non-endospermic’ seeds: In this type, the endosperm is completely consumedRead More →
Garden writer Ciscoe Morris recommends: removing seed pods from plants before they disperse their seeds all over the garden; a good layer of mulch to make pulling weeds easier; giving trees a good watering in hot weather. What are seed pods used for? For many plant species, the development ofRead More →
The simple answer is, yes. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn and not performing any grass maintenance there is a whole world of lawn care. … Basically the grass will not grow if no grass maintenance has been completing prior to planting and it is just thrownRead More →
Nigeria is a large producer of sesame seed. With ten states (North and Central Nigeria) involved in production, we are currently 7th largest producer worldwide. … Sesame production is projected to growth with about 6% annually during coming years. We have capacity to produce and harvest twice in a plantingRead More →
To grow meadowsweet all you need is a spot in full sun with rich, moist soil. In the wild this plant grows in damp soils alongside canals and rivers, as well as water meadows in boggy and seasonally flooded ground. Is meadowsweet hard to grow? Although most commonly grown fromRead More →
Weed control is most effective when Barricade is activated by at least 0.5 inch of rainfall or irrigation or shallow incorporation (1–2 inches) before weed seeds germinate and within 14 days following application. Will pre-emergent prevent grass seed from germinating? Dimension pre-emergent crabgrass preventer creates a barrier on the surfaceRead More →
The experts all agree that regular overseeding is vital to help thicken your lawn and fill in bare spots, which reduces or eliminates competition from weeds. The reasoning is that young grass will produce new growth faster than older grass. After several years, mature plants begin to slow down theirRead More →
Seeds should be kept as dry as possible. Avoid storing them in humid places such as a basement. Temperature should be cool – below 40 degrees, but above freezing. Keeping seeds in the dark also helps them stay dormant. Will seeds germinate after being frozen? That said, the kitchen refrigeratorRead More →
For seeds to germinate, you need to keep the growing soil damp but not too wet. … Many seed starters cover the container to keep soil moist until seeds germinate. How long does it take seeds to sprout above soil? Some seeds take two weeks or more to sprout. PoorRead More →