Conservation Corner: Plant life cycle

There are 3 major stages of the plant life cycle. The 3 stages are seed, growth, and reproduction. The seed (germination) stage is the beginning of the plant life cycle. The first stage begins when the hard outside of the seed coat melts, exposing the seed embryo to the soil. This stage takes about 1 to 2 weeks for the tiny roots to develop. Once the roots are developed and can maintain adequate nutrients and…