From Seed to Plant

A young plant ready to start growing is called a...

• embryo

• baby

• seed coat

The outside of the seed is ________ to protect the embryo.

• soft

• tough

Peas, Corns, and Nuts are all....

• vegetables

• seeds

• fruits

Germinate means to...

• to soak up water

• to have germs

• start growing

Seeds need the _______________ to start growing

• nutrients from the soil

• best water

• right temperature and wet soil

Select ALL the parts of a seed.

• embryo

• stored food

• flower

• seed coat/covering

• root

What is the FIRST step in germination?

• a flower forms

• the seed sprouts

• the adult makes new seeds

What is the SECOND step when a seed germinates?

• the adult makes a new seed

• the seedling has a stem, roots, and leaves

• the seed soaks up water