grow (plants) from seed
idiom
: to grow by planting seeds rather than by some other method
tomatoes grown from seed
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Knowing which plants that are tricky to grow from seed will save you time, effort, and frustration
Growing plants from seeds is a fun way to participate in the life cycle.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Poppies are among the easiest plants to grow from seed.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
Few warm season grasses grow from seed during the cooler weather but a quick cure for the brown spots could be a sowing of ryegrass.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
These annuals are easy to grow from seed and will quickly create vibrant, flourishing flower gardens.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Poppies are among the easiest plants to grow from seed.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
Few warm season grasses grow from seed during the cooler weather but a quick cure for the brown spots could be a sowing of ryegrass.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
These annuals are easy to grow from seed and will quickly create vibrant, flourishing flower gardens.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
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“Grow (plants) from seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20%28plants%29%20from%20seed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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