Germination Of A Seed
March 2, 2005 | Posted by Secretary under Gardening |
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The three essentials required for any seed are:-
Water, oxygen (air) and a certain amount of warmth.
Table of germination:-
Broad Beans | 8-12 days | Early Nov, Jan-May |
French Beans | 10-14 days | Late May-July |
Brussel Sprouts | 7-12 days | March-April, August |
Cabbage | 7-12 days | March-October |
Carrot | 17-24 days | March-July |
Celery | 15-28 days | February-April |
Cucumber | 7-14 days | Late April-June |
Endive | 14-21 days | April-August |
Leek | 18-24 days | Early March-Late April |
Lettuce | 10-14 days | March-August |
Parsley | 21-35 days | April-August |
Parsnip | 21-35 days | Late February-March |
Peas | 6-12 days | March-June |
Radish | 4-7 days | March-September |
Tomato | 7-14 days | March (under glass) |
Turnip | 7-12 days | March – July |
MJ