“ some coated seeds
There are many terms used to describe different types of seeds , here are some of the most popular you ’ ll come across .
Annual
Annual plants complete their life cycle within a year . Many annuals are garden vegetables as they are planted , grown , and harvested within a single season . Seeds from these annuals are easy to collect , although it may require the sacrifice of allowing a few plants to progress past their normal harvest peak to ensure maturity and viability . Saving seeds from garden annuals with mature seeds at normal harvest , such as peppers , tomatoes , melons , and squash , is particularly popular . Sometimes the same plants are grown as annuals in colder climates , and as perennials in milder climates .
“ some coated seeds
have a fertilizer component that sloughs off as the seed sprouts . This supplies the new sprout with additional nutrition during initial root development .”
Coated
Coated seeds have an artificial covering that adds a beneficial factor to the seed ’ s exterior coat . Polymers are often used to bind the additives to the seed . Some coated seeds have a fertilizer component that sloughs off as the seed sprouts . This supplies the new sprout with additional nutrition during initial root development . Small seeds tend to benefit more from nutrient coating than large seeds as they have smaller roots at sprouting . 68 Maximum Yield