Plant Class Definitions

3. The process in which soluble slats are washed from a growing medium as water flows through the media.
5. the practice of fertilizing while irrigating.
8. The difference between the day and the night time temp.
10. Herbaceous plants that grow from seed to flower in one season before dying.
14. The percentage of seeds capable of germinating.
15. small plants grown in a small amount of media in divided trays.
16. molded plastic containers divided into separate growing compartments used for bedding plants.

1. hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated by cuttings.
2. term for soil or media
4. refers to the time the plant maintains its health while on display for sale.
5. Grown to saleable size
6. the process of moving plants from one container to another or from a container to the ground.
7. the ability of seeds to germinate under optimum conditions.
9. a term used to describe procedures used to prepare plants for a post-production environment.
11. planting of seeds
12. baskets hanging baskets that contain plants that are propagated from seed.
13. Refers to the development of lateral branches that contribute to a bushy appearance.