Why do some seeds fail to germinate in a test?

They may lack needed conditions or be damaged.

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  1. They may lack needed conditions or be damaged ✔
  2. They are always the wrong color
  3. They were counted twice

Why: Explaining why some seeds did not germinate is part of the germination test.

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Answer: They may lack needed conditions or be damaged. Explaining why some seeds did not germinate is part of the germination test.

  1. Scouting America: Gardening www.scouting.org/merit-badges/gardening
    Explain why you think some did not germinate
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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