Seeds with a thick outer shell benefit from soaking in warm water to make it easier for the dormant embryo to break through and begin growing roots and leaves. Wait to soak seeds until a day or so ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Some seeds have hard outer shells that slow or prevent water absorption. Soaking or scarifying (scratching or nicking the seed coat) helps speed up germination and improves ...

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One way to jumpstart seed germination is to rehydrate the seeds by soaking them in warm water. But is soaking every type of seed really necessary? We talked to two experts about what seeds can benefit ...