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  Germination is the process by which a plant grows from a seed. Let’s take a look at some germination facts. The Life Cycle of a Plant Let’s learn about seeds, embryos, and endosperms. Everything that lives on earth has a life cycle. Life begins, it grows, it reproduces, and it dies. But what is a plant’s life cycle? Plants start their lives as tiny seeds. These can be as tiny as a grain of salt or bigger than a fingernail. Some are round, and some are flat or tear-shaped. Inside a seed is an embryo, which is a tiny plant, and the endosperm, which are small leaves which feed the embryo. The outside of the seed has a coat, and this acts as a protection for the embryo to make sure it’s safe. Some seeds have very hard seed coats. Others have soft seed coats. This amazing coat protects the seed from extreme temperatures, injury and parasites. The embryo is safely stored inside the coat, waiting for the perfect time to begin germinating, which means that it starts growing. These seeds ...

  Fertilizers are known for providing certain vital nutrients to plants, and ensure their better growth. The main ingredients of almost all fertilizers are nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Find out more about the ingredients of fertilizers by going through this article. Fertilizers can provide the nutrients essential for plant growth. They are generally applied on the soil or leaves of the plants to promote their rapid growth and development. They generally come in three basic forms – dry, soluble, and time release fertilizers. Soluble fertilizers can be dissolved in water. On the other hand, the time release fertilizers can come in both dry and soluble form, and they are released slowly over a period of time. Fertilizer Components Whether organic or synthetic, the key ingredients of a fertilizer are, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are usually referred to as NPK. These are the primary macro nutrients found in any fertilizer. However, their concentration can vary con...