annual bedding plants

4. herbaceous plants that grow from seed to flower in one season before dying
5. basket hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated by cuttings
6. grown to a salable size
8. the ability of seeds to germinate under optimum conditions
10. the process in which soluble salts are washed from a growing medium as water flows through the media
12. packs molded plastic containers divided into separate growing compartments used for bedding plants
13. baskets hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated by seed
14. rate the percentage of seeds capable of germinating
15. planting of seeds

1. a term used to describe procedures used to prepare plants for a post production environment
2. the process of moving plants from one container to another or from a container to the ground
3. refers to the development of lateral branches that contribute to a bushy appearance
6. the practice of fertilizing while irrigating
7. the difference between the day and the night time temperatures
9. term for soil or media
11. small plants grown in a small amount of media in divided trays
13. life refers to the time the plant maintains its health while on display for sale