Seed Germination With Purified Water

Germination Basics

• Germination is the process by which the embryonic plant emerges from the seed. It occurs in all seed plants and is vital to the plant's eventual success. The plant may not grow or have stunted growth if it does not properly germinate.

Role of Water

• Proper seed germination requires water. The plant embryo inside the seed soaks up the water and begins growing. The seed shell cracks as the plant grows inside until it eventually breaks open and the baby plant sprouts. The plant continues using the seeds’ contents for nourishment until it breaks the surface of the soil and begins making its own energy via photosynthesis.

Pure Water is Best

• Purified water is water with nearly all chemicals removed, as opposed to mineral water and saltwater. Distilled water is water in its purest form. The use of pure water by seeds for germination removes any unknown variables, like the water's excess chemicals, such as like magnesium found in mineral water or chlorine found in tap water, which may adversely affect the plant's germination process.

Salinity

• Saltwater is among the worst liquids for plant seed germination. Saltwater draws water out of the embryonic plant's cells, resulting in either stunted germination or no germination at all.