Tag: life cycle of plants

Cold stratification is a natural and essential process for many plant species to germinate successfully. It plays a crucial role in the life cycle of plants in temperate climates, ensuring that seeds remain dormant through winter and germinate in spring when conditions are ideal. Gardeners can replicate this process artificially to cultivate plants from seed, allowing them to grow species that may not experience cold winters in their native environment. By understanding and applying cold stratification, gardeners can increase germination success and bring a wider variety of plants into their gardens, contributing to biodiversity and the health of ecosystems.