Why does a soaked seed always germinate but not a dry one?

Table of Contents:

1. Why does a soaked seed always germinate but not a dry one?
2. How deep should you plant beans?
3. Can you plant beans too deep?
4. What grows well in a raised bed?
5. How many beans grow in a 4x4 raised bed?
6. What can I plant in a 4x8 raised bed?
7. Can I plant closer together in raised beds?

Why does a soaked seed always germinate but not a dry one?

Seeds soaked in water don't germinate because for the germination of seeds both air and water are necessary. ... One exposed to air does not germinate at all as it is deprived of water. Only the middle seed getting both air and water germinates properly. So both air and water are necessary for the germination of seeds.

How deep should you plant beans?

Spacing & Depth Plant seeds of all varieties one inch deep. Plant seeds of bush beans 2 to 4 inches apart in rows at least 18 to 24 inches apart. Plant seeds of pole beans 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 30 to 36 inches apart; or in hills (four to six seeds per hill) 30 inches apart, with 30 inches between rows.

Can you plant beans too deep?

Soybean seed can be planted up to 2 inches deep in sandy soils. ... This may require planting deeper than 1.

What grows well in a raised bed?

They last for only for one growing season, so you can grow something different in the same space next time around. Some annuals you might want to grow in your raised bed garden are petunias, pansies, basil, lemongrass, and vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, squash, and onions.

How many beans grow in a 4x4 raised bed?

Step 2: Divide the width of your planting section (about 12 inches) by the 3 inch seed spacing. Step 3: Repeat step two but for the length of your planting section. (Also about 12 inches). Answer: 4 plants across X 4 plants across = 16 plants!

What can I plant in a 4x8 raised bed?

For me, that means lettuce and other greens, like spinach, Swiss chard, kale, and baby bok choy, cucumbers, onions, a variety of herbs, peppers (I usually plant at least one hot pepper to make habanero jelly, and a variety of other sweet peppers), the odd root veggie, like beets and carrots.

Can I plant closer together in raised beds?

In a raised bed or interplanted garden, plants are grown more closely together than in a traditional row garden. When growing vegetables, herbs or fruits, stagger your rows so that a plant in one row is between two plants in the other row.