The first true leaves on seedlings signals it's time to transplant into growing containers. Seedlings are delicate and must ...

But these modified leaves are merely cotyledons ("seed leaves"). The first true leaves will form soon after. You should follow those three rules for most of the plants that you are likely to grow ...

The pre-formed leaves found inside seeds are designed to contribute to successful establishment of newly germinated seedlings. These leaves are called cotyledons by botanists and are central ...