germinate

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But wildflowers also need at least six weeks of coolish weather to grow after they germinate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Jumping straight into a list of major to-dos would leave little time for ideas to germinate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

And getting certification is a rigorous, costly process, as seeds need to be tested in a laboratory for their purity and things like how well they germinate.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025

For instance, certain types of organic molecules formed in soil during fires are needed for many seeds to germinate.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

It may come as a surprise to learn that plant seeds can resist digestion by your gut and nonetheless germinate out of your feces.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond