Property News · December 10, 2016

Alys Fowler: why seeds need a cold snap


For many seeds, dormancy is broken by a drop in temperature. So you can leave it to nature – or cheatSeed dormancy sounds rather appealing right now. I’d like to wrap myself up in a warm coat and spend the next few months in stasis until spring arrives. If only that was what really happens. It may seem as if seeds are just lying in the soil waiting for the temperature to rise, but something else is going on. Related: Alys Fowler: help to feed the birds this winter Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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