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