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Cucumbers Lab

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The main focus of this experiment is to test and see if the amount of moisture provided will affect the growth of a seed. The seed I am using is a cucumber seed. Cucumbers are a warm season vegetable that has been around for at least 3000 years. Originally thought to come from Southern Asia they are now grown on most continents around the world. Cucumbers come in many varieties and are used for slicing and eating and for pickling. They are about 90% water and are usually 5 to 8 inches long but can grow up to 24 inches at times. Cucumbers were one of the foods eaten by the Israelites in Egypt. They have been a part of people’s diet for a long time. Cucumbers actually can be used to cool the body temperature which is where the phrase “cool as a cucumber” comes from. Believe it or …show more content…

Cucumbers are usually germinated in greenhouses and then transplanted into the ground 3 to 4 weeks later. Germination is when a plant grows from a seed. Seeds must absorb water in order to become active. The uptake of water by seeds leads to the swelling and breaking of the seed coat and causes plant growth. Most seeds need enough water to moisten them but not soak them. After the seed coat breaks it begins to grow roots and emerges from the ground. If the soil is not moist enough it can deprive the seed from the nutrients needed to grow, which are oxygen, water, and proper temperature. If the soil is too moist it can cause the seed to drown from lack of oxygen and eventually rot. If this happens the seed will not be able to germinate. Seeds need just the right amount of water in order to become active. Cucumber seeds usually germinate in 7-10 days, if the conditions are favorable. If the cucumbers do not have the right amount of water it can cause them to have a bitter taste. the definition of bitter is basically the same as

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