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Question: Hello! General question about flowers here, would food residue (such as crumbs, a small amount of oils, particles, etc.) interrupt …

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    Hello! General question about flowers here, would food residue (such as crumbs, a small amount of oils, particles, etc.) interrupt the growth and germination of flower seeds?

    Answer

    Dear bloop, good morning. Generally, some small particles of food, etc. shouldn't be a major issue for seed germination. Most seeds are accustomed to conditions that would include particles of soil, plant material, partially decomposed detritus, etc. If not too abundant, I wouldn't think such things would be a problem. Best wishes.