Germination

My babies' growth begins right away with Germination. Germination begins right when the seeds are subject to water. Of course, I gave my babies a good drink right when I got them home. As long as the proper temperature and sunlight exposure is also provided, germination will begin day one. At this time, energy is also collected and stored to be used later on to grow big and strong. Once my babies' embryos drink up enough water, a root will appear, called a radicle. The cotyledon gives the seedlings nutrients before it can actually receive them from the soil. In the photo below, germination is shown with the radicle appearing in the soil.