bedding plants

3. refers to the development of lateral branches that contribute to a bushy appearance
7. small plants grown in a small amount of media in divided trays
8. grown to saleable size
11. the difference between the day temp and the night temp
12. rate the percentage of seeds capable of germinating
13. the process of moving plants from one container to another or from a container to the ground
15. hanging baskets that contain plants that are propigated form seed
16. herbaceous plants that grow from seed to flower in one season before dying

1. the ability of seed to germinate under optimum conditions.
2. the practice of fertilization while irrigating
4. refers to the time a plant can stay healthy on a shelf
5. a term used to describe procedures used to prepare plants for a post production environment
6. term for soil or media
9. molded plastic containers divided into separate growing compartments used for bedding plants
10. basket hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated by cuttings
14. the process in which soluble salts are washed from a growing medium
15. planting of seeds