Recent Examples on the WebFermentation also promotes a protective seed coat that will prevent the seeds from germinating until they are planted. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 Some pests can penetrate the seed coat of plants, which is why whole grains are particularly attractive to certain species, DeVries says. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 In fact, the partial removal of the seed coat by parakeets enhanced the germination speed of monkey puzzle seeds, according to the 2018 study. Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 This may be done by soaking the seeds in water or by using a tool to nick a hole in the seed coat. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 Harvest lettuce seed when the seed coat turns hard and dark in color.oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2021 Harvest lettuce seed when the seed coat turns hard and dark in color.oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2021 Harvest lettuce seed when the seed coat turns hard and dark in color.oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2021 The team found that, as with the outer seed coat in modern angiosperm seeds, the cupule tissue curved around the developing seeds. Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 26 May 2021 See More