puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals; "The men in some African tribes scarify their faces" break up; "scarify soil" scratch the surface of; "scarify seeds
To disturb the forest floor and topsoil in preparation for natural regeneration, direct seeding or planting
{f} cause a scar; make small cuts or scratches in the skin; crush, break up the surface layer of something (e.g. ground before planting); criticize sharply
puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals; "The men in some African tribes scarify their faces"
To abrade, scratch, or modify the surface For example, to scratch the impervious seed coat of hard seed or to break the surface of the soil with a narrow-bladed implement
Scarification: Any physical abrasion applied to a hard seed coat to permit better water and gas entry into the seed Removal of moss and old grass from a lawn by raking
In land Restoration activities, to stir the surface of the ground with an implement in preparation for replanting ADVANCE \x 540
Read the entry on pretreating seeds first OK So the seed coat is hard A water bath will likely not soften it enough to allow for imbibition (for the seed to take up water) Use a knife of file to gently scrape away a bit of the seed coat If the scrape is too deep, the seed will be damaged Fine sandpaper will also work well Depending on the seed's variety, soaking it for a few hours after scrarification may be necessary --or at least helpful-- in speeding germination
This is the 'scratching' of the turf surface and is used to either raise up flat lying vegetation or to slightly penetrate into the surface rooting area of the turf