Seed packets give a recommended planting depth for the enclosed seeds. The most likely reason some seeds are to be covered with only ¼ inch of soil is that the ________.

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Seeds that require light to germinate should be sown shallowly or not buried at all. This is because they need light to trigger the germination process. This is most likely why some seeds are recommended to be covered with only ¼ inch of soil.

Seed Packets Give a Recommended Planting Depth for the Enclosed