What a Seed Needs to Grow

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What are the three key things a seed needs to grow?

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Water, warmth, and air.

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Why is water important for a seed's growth?

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Water softens the outer coat of the seed, helping it break open so the plant can start to grow.

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What happens if a seed doesn't get enough water?

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The seed won’t be able to sprout.

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Why is warmth important for a seed's growth?

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Seeds need the right temperature to grow, which is why they often grow in the spring or summer when it’s warm.

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What happens if it's too cold for a seed?

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The seed will stay dormant and won’t start growing.

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Why is air important for a seed's growth?

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Oxygen from the air helps the seed use the stored energy inside to begin sprouting.

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Does a seed need sunlight to start growing?

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No, a seed doesn’t need sunlight until it grows leaves and begins making its own food through photosynthesis.