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Germination is the process of reactivating metabolic machinery in an otherwise [[Life Stages#Dormant|dormant]] seed, creating a seedling. Seeds can be placed directly into soil around 10-15mm deep<ref>https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/content/45-germinating</ref> and left to germinate or you can germinate them by using one of the methods below before sowing into your growing medium. The seed has successfully germinated when a tap root protrudes from the seed casing and should be moved to the growing medium at this point. Temperature plays a huge role in the time it takes for a seed to germinate. Germination will be fastest between 22°C and 25°C. At this temperature germination will take a few days, in poorer conditions it may take up to a week.