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as in to propagate
to cause (something, as a seed) to grow
She began by reading up on the best ways to germinate apple seeds.
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Leaving the cosmos with a few flowers on the plant can help encourage self-seeding.
Propagating Cosmos
Cosmos can self-seed and take about seven to 21 days to germinate.
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Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
Turfgrass seed germinates best when it is broadcast over dry or slightly moist soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2024
New leadership has not been given a chance to germinate.
—Jorge G. Castañeda, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2021
Expect seeds to germinate within seven to 21 days of planting, followed by continuous flowering for about two months.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
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Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
Turfgrass seed germinates best when it is broadcast over dry or slightly moist soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2024
New leadership has not been given a chance to germinate.
—Jorge G. Castañeda, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2021
Expect seeds to germinate within seven to 21 days of planting, followed by continuous flowering for about two months.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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