– If grass seed requires such specific care and constant moisture/watering for 7-10 days to germinate, how does it proliferate in nature with such onerous needs?

Question

How does grass seed proliferate in nature, especially in dry climates, if it requires so much water to germinate?

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Answer 1

Grass is tough once established, and creates a ton of seeds. Once created, the seeds can hang about for weeks or months. They can be knocked down, transported by birds or other animals and buried. It can be available in a pretty consistent and steady supply. When the wet weather does arrive there will be some that grows and some that doesn’t. The old grass that creates the seed doesn’t just die off, and is able to produce more seed, as well as spreading through its roots. So while not all grass seed will survive germination in the wild, it is always given the opportunity to spread and grow.