Eli5: why we need to plant seeds, but in nature they just grow where they fall?

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Eli5: why we need to plant seeds, but in nature they just grow where they fall?

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Answer 1

In nature, the huge majority of seeds don’t germinate. That’s why plants create so many seeds, to swing the numbers in their favor. But by planting and caring for a seed, you can nearly guarantee that it will germinate and grow successfully.