Seed Germination EEI

Germination in plants is the process in which dormant seed begins to grow and sprout under certain growing conditions. The English pea, also known as the garden pea, is a member of the legume family and is known to grow roughly three to four inches long. Research shows that it only takes approximately 1 week for the seed to start to germinate. There are many things that can affect, the growth of the pea seed such as; temperature, moisture, planting depth and sunlight. The pea grows best in temperatures between 7˚C -14˚C, any lower or higher temperatures may affect the seed germination. Often it is recommended for the seed to firstly be planted indoors, where there is a controlled environment. Similar to most living things the English pea needs moister to survive. Pea seeds deprived of water shrivel and die, while those that receive too much water become water-logged and start to decay. Proper watering ensures that the soil around the bases of the pea vines is damp but not saturated, with additional watering scheduled during dry weather.
A seeds proper planting depth depends on its size, the larger the seed is the more food and energy it contains to get a good head start to its germination. When planted about an inch deep in loose soil rich in organic matter such as aged compost or manure the pea seeds are able to germinate best. By planting the seeds to deeply it forces them to strain during germination, long stagy, weak vines are often the outcome of this. If the pea is planted to shallowly it doesn’t provided enough of a base to keep it anchored to the soil. While dormant, pea seeds store food in their endosperms, or inner tissues, and in their cotyledons, or first leaves. As they absorb water, this food is released and converted into energy needed; this is known as cellular reparation. Cellular respiration is the process by which the chemical energy of food molecules is released and partially captured in the form of ATP. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins can