grow (plants) from seed

idiom

: to grow by planting seeds rather than by some other method

tomatoes grown from seed

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Many fruits are easy to grow from seed, just think about those watermelons growing out of the compost pile! —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024 These annuals are easy to grow from seed and will quickly create vibrant, flourishing flower gardens. —

Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024 The Bottom Line For a wide selection of flower, herb, and vegetable seeds, shop at Burpee, an online superstore for gardeners who grow from seed. —

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024 Easy to grow from seed in full sun, these annual plants reach about 30 inches tall. —

Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2024 These gloriously goth flowers are easy to grow from seed. —

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024 At the indoor-outdoor, 124-acre Harry Blossfeld nursery alone, located in Cemucam Park, workers grow from seed over 200 types of trees, including 22 species at risk of extinction. —

Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2024 These annuals are all easy to grow from seed and can be sown directly in the garden. —

Arricca Elin Sansone, ELLE Decor, 22 Aug. 2023 Berries are a more sensible choice to grow from seed. —

Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 28 Feb. 2021

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