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They don't actually need either depending on the type of seeds you want to plant. Seeds do need a specific temperature, and rays that typically the sun produces (UVA/UVB). You can purchase special lights to grow plants indoors in a basement and they would emit those rays.
From an experiment in a Biology class, we grew corn seeds in crumpled up newspaper. We watered them like they were planted in soil, but they were also put into sunlight.
Unfortunately, I don't know the outcome of the experiment if you tried using false sunlight and soil at the same time.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoPhysiologically seeds do not need light to germinate as they store enough food reserves in their cotyledons (or cotyledon if a monocotyledonous plant).
However, so seeds need to be exposed to light to overcome dormancy, whereas others require to be covered for germination. Normally extremely small seed are not covered when germinating them.
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∙ 13y agosome seeds require light for germination, while others do not.
seed would prefer to germinate on or in the osil, but can also germinate if a suitable alternative media is provided - think of the experiment you do in school with beans and wet tissue paper
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∙ 15y agoNot necessarily LIGHT, but seeds DO need warmth. After they sprout they need SUNLIGHT.
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∙ 13y agoSeeds only need moisture and oxygen to germinate.
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∙ 12y agoNormally light is nor required for germination but in exceptional cases it is required.
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What is to begin to develop from a seed?
When a seed begins to grow/sprout it is known as germination.
Why the seed cannot germinate without water?
Some species do and some species don't. All species need their seeds to be in their own type of environment to germinate.
Why do some plants need fire to germinate?
so it can seed
What are facts needed in order for the seeds to germinate sunlight?
Even if it had sunlight it wouldn't need it, because the seed is already under the soil where sunlight can't penetrate. It also doesn't need soil because the seed already has it's own food packed inside until it germinates. The seeds only need warmth, water, and air to germinate.
What is the conditions for seeds to germinate?
Pea seed takes temperatures between 40 °F and 85 °F. Under the correct conditions, it takes 6-10 days for the pea seed to germinate.
How much water do you need to germinate a seed?
you need one cup of water to germinate a seed
What will the seed need to germinate?
A seed will need water,air and warmth to start germinating.
Why does a seed need wet soil to germinate into a tree?
Because seeds will not germinate in arid soil.
What is to begin to develop from a seed?
When a seed begins to grow/sprout it is known as germination.
Why doesn't a seed need sunlight to germinate?
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Why do some plants need fire to germinate?
so it can seed
Why the seed cannot germinate without water?
Some species do and some species don't. All species need their seeds to be in their own type of environment to germinate.
When do sunflower seed germinate?
in late spring,sunflower seed will germinate
What does a green bean seed need to germinate?
Oxygen, water and warmth.
how much water did I need to give a seed to germinate?
250ml for a sunflower
Can a mongo seed will germinate if it is coated with pomade?
A mango seed will not germinate if it is coated with pomade. This will prevent the seed from germinating and growing.
What are facts needed in order for the seeds to germinate sunlight?
Even if it had sunlight it wouldn't need it, because the seed is already under the soil where sunlight can't penetrate. It also doesn't need soil because the seed already has it's own food packed inside until it germinates. The seeds only need warmth, water, and air to germinate.
