Do seeds sown too deep germinate?

Answer 1

Depth of Sowing varies from seed to seed or crop to crop. For example Wheat seed require shallow depth to sow and Cotton seed or maize can sow at greater depth as compared to wheat.

basically Seed Size directly or indirectly involved.

for its germination a seed require reserve food which is stored in the form of Endosperm tissue..when a seed starts its germination it utilize this reserve food.

if a seed is small in size (as in case of wheat) it ultimately has little quantity of this stored food so if we'll sow wheat seed to a greater depth it can not germinate as it would have been utilize all food before emergence of seedling.

and vice versa for large size seeds..

so we conclude that EMERGENCE of SEEDLINGS is directly or indirectly EFFECTED by depth of sowing...

Answer 2

Yes, a general "rule of thumb" for planting seed is that it should be planted toa depth of double the diameter of the seed itself.

Seeds that are very small (such as Begonia - 80,000 seeds per 1 gram!!!) obviously cannot be covered. Very large seeds (such as coconut, cycas and various nuts) are normally planted half-in-half-out of the soil, so that the seed contacts the soil and can absorb water, but is not covered entirely.

Seed which is covered too deeply will experience problems germinating properly, and the cotyledons may not make it to the surface before their food supply runs out, additionally they will be stressed and weak if they do make the surface and are then prone to fungal and insect attacks (in their weakened state)

Some seeds are light sensitive, meaning that they should either be covered or left uncovered for optimal germination.

Answer 3

In my class we are growing many types of plants. From this I know, that it mainly depends on the seeds you are growing. For example, guardillia need to be covered 1/2 inch layer of soil. And some plants need to be planted approximately a foot into soil. But I am growing carrots and accidentally dug them three inches deeper than I should have. Yet, they are growing very well and are about the best plants in our class (besides for some lettuces boys are growing) Keep trying your plants will grow...

Answer 4

Assuming that the seeds are planted indoors using a cup or a container of some sort, you will probably have a very low success rate. Reason for this is that the smaller the seed the less energy it has to reach the surface. Nonetheless, soil should only stay moist and covered, spray when top is drying with a bottle of water, and warm to germinate. If the soil is too wet, make sure there is holes in the bottom and let air dry for a day before covering.

Answer 5

If a seed is buried too deeply within the soil, the seed can be oxygen starved. Some seeds have impermeable seed coats that prevent oxygen from entering the seed, causing a type of physical dormancy which is broken when the seed coat is worn away enough to allow gas exchange and water uptake from the environment.

Answer 6

Seeds sown too deep may struggle to germinate because they might not receive enough oxygen or sunlight to kickstart the germination process. The depth at which a seed should be sown varies depending on the type of seed, so it's important to follow the recommended planting depth for each specific plant. If seeds are sown too deep, they may not have enough energy reserves to push through the soil surface and establish themselves.

Answer 7

Yes the deeper you plant it the less water it will get. Also if u plant it too near the surface it get too much water and it will drown.

Answer 8

it will not get enough oxygen, water for it to grow properly