STRATIFICATION

Stratification

In horticulture, stratification is the process of pretreating seeds to simulate natural winter conditions that a seed must endure before germination. Many seed species undergo an embryonic dormancy phase, and generally will not sprout until this dormancy is broken. The time taken to stratify seeds depends on species and conditions; though in many cases two months is sufficient.

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stratification

Noun

  1. the process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks
  2. a layering of musical texture
  3. the vertical layering of vegetation in a forest


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