Depending on the type of plant, seeds require a certain number of days before they show above the soil. First the root must grown down into the soil to support the plant. After, the seedling begins to grow up above the soil. This germination period is a range of days depending on the plant and conditions. You can track when the seeds should begin sprouting by marking them on your calendar. For example, if you decide to plant sunflower seeds (which have a germination period of 7-14 days) on May 20th, then your seeds should begin to sprout somewhere between May 27th and June 3rd. If your seeds are not sprouting during this time period, this probably means there is something wrong with the seeds or the soil condition.
Germination Periods for Common Garden Plants:
*Carrots: 14-21 days
*Sunflowers: 7-14 days
*Radishes: 4-7 days
*Sugar Snap Peas: 8-12 days
*Cucumbers: 7-10 days
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