Greenhouse Crossword

3. the ability of seeds to germinate under optimum conditions
5. herbaceous plants that grow from the seed to the flower in one season before dying
7. term for soil or media
9. the percentage of seeds capable of germinating
10. refers to the time the plant maintains its health while on display for sale
11. hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated from seed
14. grown to saleable size
15. planting of seeds
16. a term used to describe procedures used to prepare plants for a post-production environment
17. molded plastic containers divided into separate growing compartments used for bedding plants

1. the practice of fertilizing while irrigating
2. hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated by cuttings
4. small plants grown in a small amount of media in divided trays
6. the process in which soluble salts are washed from a growing medium as water flows through the media
8. refers to the development of lateral branches that contribute to a bushy appearance
12. the process of moving plants from one container to another or from a container to the ground
13. the difference between the day and night time temperatures