Annual Definitions

2. Packs Molded plastic containers divided into separate growing compartments used for bedding plants
4. The practice of fertilizing while irrigation
6. Herbaceous plants that grow from seed to flower in one season before dying
7. The difference between the day and the night time temperatures
9. baskets Hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated from seed
12. Rate The percentage of seeds capable of germinating
14. The ability of seeds to germinate under optimum condition
15. Planting of seeds
16. Small plants grown in a small amount of media in divided trays
17. Term from soil or media

1. life Refers to the time the plant maintains its health while on display for sale
3. Refers to the development of lateral branches that contribute to a bushy appearance
5. basket Hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated by cuttings
8. Grown to saleable size
10. A term used to describe procedures used to prepare plants for a post production environment.
11. The process in which soluble salts are washed from a growing medium as water flows through the media
13. The process of moving plants from one container to another or from a container to the ground.