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- 4. A watering method where plants are watered from the bottom, allowing the roots to absorb water through capillary action.
- 6. Individual compartments within a flat or tray used for planting seeds or transplanting seedlings.
- 7. A unit of measurement for the total quantity of visible light emitted by a source.
- 9. A substance added to soil or plants to provide essential nutrients for growth.
- 10. The process by which a seed begins to sprout and grow into a seedling.
- 11. The organic matter produced by earthworms as they digest organic material, rich in nutrients and beneficial microorganisms.
- 13. Trays or shallow containers used for starting seeds, typically with multiple cells for individual plants.
- 15. The average date of the last spring frost in a specific region, important for determining when it's safe to transplant seedlings outdoors.
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- 1. A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, influencing soil pH and nutrient availability for plants.
- 2. Lights Artificial light sources used to supplement natural sunlight for indoor plant growth.
- 3. A lightweight, volcanic rock material often used in soil mixes to improve drainage and aeration.
- 5. The process of gradually exposing plants to new environmental conditions to prevent shock.
- 8. Young plants that have recently sprouted from seeds.
- 12. Mix A specific type of soil mixture designed for starting seeds, usually lightweight and sterile.
- 14. Leaves The first set of leaves that appear after the cotyledons (seed leaves) of a plant, resembling the leaves of the mature plant.