Illustration of seedling
- 1 primary root
- 2 rootlet
- 3 root hairs
- 4 hypocotyl
- 5 cotyledon
- 6 young stem
- 7 true leaf
1
: a young plant grown from seed
2
a
: a young tree before it becomes a sapling
b
: a nursery plant not yet transplanted
seedling
adjective
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Start by bringing the seedling trays outside for a few hours a day, ideally placing them in a spot where they are sheltered from wind and bright, direct sunlight.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Wait to plant summer vegetable seedlings outside until overnight temperatures are consistently 50 degrees or higher.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
There will be free tree seedlings and earthy crafts.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Add Light and Water Cover the pots or seedling trays with a clear plastic cover or humidity dome, move the seeds under a grow light, and water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Wait to plant summer vegetable seedlings outside until overnight temperatures are consistently 50 degrees or higher.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
There will be free tree seedlings and earthy crafts.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Add Light and Water Cover the pots or seedling trays with a clear plastic cover or humidity dome, move the seeds under a grow light, and water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Seedling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seedling. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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seedling
noun
seed·ling
ˈsēd-liŋ 
1
: a young plant grown from seed
2
: a tree before it becomes a sapling
seedling
adjective
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