The Question No One Can Answer

[NotforSale]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

NotForSale:

I have a question.... when a seed is put into the ground, it is dried, shriveled up, and lifeless. How can something that is dead, begin to produce life?

I am a horticulturist, and seeds are alive. They can also die if they are not stored properly, or they are exposed to extremes. If they die, the seed will not germinate.

"A seed is a living, respiring organism, despite usually appearing inert or even dead. To remain alive, the embryo must have access to food and oxygen. Eventually if it runs out of food or is subjected to physical damage, including attack by insects or fungi, it will die. If you want the seed to be sown to produce another plant, a dead seed is of no value whatever."

http://aseeds.net.au/9-faqs/general/...w-does-it-work