Many seeds can be sprouted through this process.
Grains are used only after being sprouted.
Potatoes are sometimes grown in pots in heat, sprouted sets being planted in t t-in.
Martha had no siblings and Quinn had no idea of what might have sprouted from his alien family tree.
In some cases the tubers for early crops are sprouted on a hotbed, the plants being put out as soon as the leaves can bear exposure.