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Is a frozen seed alive?

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Will growth in plant change if frozen then planted?

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Where can you buy frozen pomegranate seeds?

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Do red pepper seeds need to be frozen to grow?

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Different kinds of saltwater what is the effect of saltwater in growth of seeds?

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How does riboflavin effect radish seeds?

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Do frozen seeds sprout and why?

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What kind of variables is monggo seeds?

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How do cress seeds get dispered?

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Will grass seed be killed from freezing when you are seeding?

Freezing seed is an acceptable method of storing seeds however once they are thawed they need to germinated straight away. If you sow seeds in cold conditions so they are being constantly frozen and then thawed out again this can effect the germination rate you will achieve. So in short avoid sowing your seeds until the last frost or snow fall have happened. Cheers, Barry


What effect does salt have on seeds?

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