Section 3 - Planting the Seeds

1) What are some of the factors that are important when choosing a site for a tallgrass prairie restoration?

2) What is the difference between stratification and scarification? What seed condition makes these necessary for successful germination?

3) Describe three methods of scarification.

4) Name three C4 grasses that were covered on the summary sheets.

5) Describe the differences between cold season grasses and warm season grasses.

6) What time of year should the cold season grasses be sown if started outside?

7) Describe three of the necessary environmental conditions necessary for successful prairie growth.

8) What are three of the key wildflowers used to fill out the necessary diversity for a healthy prairie ecosystem?

9) Describe the general sowing instructions for starting seedlings from seeds in a greenhouse.

10) What are the consequences of poor soil drainage? Why would a soil be poorly drained?