If you’ve ever been told to “wait for warm weather” before planting, you might assume seeds hate the cold. But here’s a twist—some seeds actually thrive when the soil is chilly. That’s right, while most plants prefer sunbathing in toasty dirt, others use the cold as a wake-up call to start growing. It’s like nature’s version of tough love: these seeds need a little frost to find their fire. So, why do some seeds defy the odds and burst to life in temperatures that make others snooze? Let’s dig into the surprising science behind this cool phenomenon.
