![]() Mature seeds will germinate when exposed to favorable conditions. The outer seed coat protects the seed, while the cotyledons or seed leaves provide a food source during germination. Therefore, if you desire the features of the hybrid plant, purchase and plant new seed each year. If you save the seeds of hybrid plants, the resulting plants may have some similarities to the hybrid parents, but appearance and growth is usually different. ![]() Hybrid seed may cost more than open-pollinated types. These hybrids often have characteristics that make them a unique or superior plant, such as increased vigor, disease resistance, flavor, flower color, or uniform growth. Seeds referred to as "F1 hybrids" are the result of controlled, known crosses of plants that produce the same results each time. Just like people, seeds produce plants that resemble the parent but are genetically different. They may appear to look like the parent plant, but they actually have minor differences that are referred to as "variability." Seeds described as "open pollinated" result from random pollination that occurs from wind or insect activity. Pollen from male anthers is combined with the egg in the female ovary, and seed is produced. Seed or sexual propagation is dependent upon the genetic combination of male and female parts of the flower and is a result of pollination. The process of growing more plants from seed is known as sexual propagation. Growing plants from seed allows the gardener many choices for the home garden. Additionally, selection of transplants or plant materials available for sale can be limited to just a few varieties. ![]() ![]() Seeds are relatively inexpensive, allowing the home gardener to get many plants for the price of a few transplants. There are several advantages to propagating plants from seed. A number of plants, particularly vegetables, annuals, and herbs, can be grown from seed. ![]()
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