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Dormancy Breaking on seed germination
What's Happening
Seed dormancy prevents germination under unfavorable conditions through physical seed coat barriers, chemical inhibitors (abscisic acid), or morphological underdevelopment
How to Fix It
- 1
Implement cold stratification (4-6 weeks at 4°C) for temperate species
- 2
Scarify hard seeds with file/sandpaper before planting
- 3
Soak seeds 12-24 hours to leach chemical inhibitors
How to Prevent It
Use scarification (scratching) for hard coats, stratification (cold/moist) for temperate seeds, or leaching (water soaking) to remove inhibitors
Related Problems
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes dormancy breaking on my plant?
Seed dormancy prevents germination under unfavorable conditions through physical seed coat barriers, chemical inhibitors (abscisic acid), or morphological underdevelopment
How do I fix dormancy breaking?
Implement cold stratification (4-6 weeks at 4°C) for temperate species. Scarify hard seeds with file/sandpaper before planting.
How do I prevent dormancy breaking from happening again?
Use scarification (scratching) for hard coats, stratification (cold/moist) for temperate seeds, or leaching (water soaking) to remove inhibitors