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Many seeds need nothing more than moisture to sprout, and the other nutrients they need for initial growth are within them. So they can sprout and grow a bit on damp cotton or wool. The problem is that after initial growth, they need to get some nutrients cotton or wool will not provide. If the nutrients were supplied artificially, they would continue to grow. If not, many species would not do so well.
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What is the difference between black seed and green seed cotton?
Black seed cotton has smoother seeds and green seed cotton has spiky seeds. This makes it harder to clean green seed cotton than it is to clean black seed, because the green seeds will stick to the cotton fibers.
Can mongo seed grow in the cotton with water?
Mongo seeds grow best in water without cotton. For effective germination of mongo seeds, leave the seeds suspended in water for between 8-12 hours. After this period, remove the seeds and new growth should take place within 24 hours.
Is Cotton a Monocotyledons Plants?
No, cotton is not a monocotyledon plant. Cotton plants are dicotyledonous, meaning they have two seed leaves that sprout from the seed when it germinates. Monocotyledon plants, on the other hand, have only one seed leaf.
What happens when a cotton shirt and a wool sweater rub together why?
When a cotton shirt and wool sweater rub together, they create friction that can generate static electricity. This can cause the fabrics to stick together or even produce a small spark. The different properties of cotton and wool fibers rubbing together create a charge separation, which results in static electricity.
What is the name of the very first leaves that grow out of a seed?
The first leaves that grow out of a seed are called the seed leaves(very origanal)
Are wool and cotton wool different?
Cotton is softer. Additionally, cotton is a cellulose fiber taken from the seed pod of a plant. Wool is a keratin fiber and is a variety of fur that sheep have.
Is wool and cotton the same?
No. Wool comes from sheep; cotton is grown on a bush. Wool is a protein fiber, and cotton is a natural/seed fibers
Can a gram seed grow in wet cotton?
For a seed to grow it needs nitrogen and as a matter of fact cotton doesn't contain nitrogen so it can't support seed growth. But fungus can grow.- If the cotton is kept moist and the proper nutrients supplied, seeds will grow in cotton very well.
What seed makes cotton?
Cotton comes from cotton plants that grow from germinated cotton seeds.
How long does it take for a cotton seed to grow into a cotton bud?
it takes 1-2 months to grow into a cotton bud
Why can plants not grow in cotton wool?
Because they just can't
Why is cotton wool used instead of soil when germinating a seed?
I reckon because it can breathe
Why did mongo seed grow in cotton?
because they absorb
Why doesn't seeds germinate in dry cotton wool?
Seeds need moisture to initiate the germination process. Dry cotton wool does not provide the necessary moisture for seeds to germinate. Additionally, seeds need oxygen to germinate, which may not be readily available in dry cotton wool.
Will a seed grow faster in a cotton or will it grow faster in soil?
A seed will generally grow faster in soil compared to cotton. Soil provides essential nutrients, moisture, and stability for the seed to germinate and develop into a plant. Cotton, on the other hand, lacks the necessary nutrients and structure to support the seed's growth effectively. Overall, soil provides a more conducive environment for the seed to thrive and grow at a faster rate.
What is more absorbent wool or cotton?
is wool more absorbent than cotton
Can a bean plant grow with cotton?
Yes it can because the cotton wool can hold water and nutrients as much as soil it just means you have to use feader as well as water because cotton wool does not have any nutriants in it.
