Compared with small seeds, large seeds should be planted:

Compared with small seeds, large seeds should be planted:

• A. Shallower
• B. At the same depth
• C. Deeper
• D. Not at all

Answer: (C)

Seed depth is influenced by seed size, because larger seeds carry more stored energy to power germination and the seedling’s emergence through soil. That extra energy allows a large-seeded plant to push through more soil and reach the surface, while staying moist and protected from surface conditions. Small seeds have limited reserves and would struggle to emerge if planted deeply, so they are set near the surface to ensure rapid germination and seedling establishment. Therefore, compared with small seeds, large seeds should be planted deeper. Just be careful not to plant too deep, since excessive depth can prevent emergence even for large seeds.

Seed depth is influenced by seed size, because larger seeds carry more stored energy to power germination and the seedling’s emergence through soil. That extra energy allows a large-seeded plant to push through more soil and reach the surface, while staying moist and protected from surface conditions. Small seeds have limited reserves and would struggle to emerge if planted deeply, so they are set near the surface to ensure rapid germination and seedling establishment. Therefore, compared with small seeds, large seeds should be planted deeper. Just be careful not to plant too deep, since excessive depth can prevent emergence even for large seeds.