annual bedding plant terms

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Across
  1. 2. the ability of seeds to germinate under optimumconditions
  2. 3. planting of seeds
  3. 4. small plants grown in a small amount of media individed trays
  4. 6. rate the percentage of seeds capable of germinating
  5. 9. Grown to saleable size
  6. 14. season before dying
  7. 15. the practice of fertilizing while irrigating
  8. 16. the difference between the day and night time
  9. 17. Herbaceous plants that grow from seed to flower in
  10. 18. Refers to the development of lateral branches that contribute to a bushy appearance
Down
  1. 1. the process of moving plants from one container to another or from a container to the ground
  2. 5. the process in which soluble salts are washed from a growing medium as water flows through the media
  3. 7. baskets hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated from seed
  4. 8. molded plastic containers divided into seperate growing compartments used for bedding plants
  5. 10. life refers to the time the plant maintains its health while on display for sale
  6. 11. basket hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated by cuttings
  7. 12. a term used to describe procedures used to prepare plants for a post-production environment
  8. 13. term for soil or media