So of course plants are living things, but how exactly do seeds “work” per se. I dont garden at all, but I don’t remember ever seeing an expiration date on a seed packet. Are they able to remain alive for a long period of time, just dormant until they germinate, or is there something about the fertilizer and the water that causes them to “become” alive (which every instinct screams at me that that’s not the answer, but I’m not a botanist either)?
I hope this question makes sense to you all.
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Yes! They’re dormant, but definitely alive and just waiting for the right stimuli. For most seeds it’s just water, because they (either through natural or artificial means) are dried to stop them from growing right away. Storage moisture varies by species, as does the lifespan of a seed.
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