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the process by which certain seeds require a period of time after harvest before they are able to germinate
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Afterripening is a process where seeds require a period of dormancy before they can germinate.
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You have to wait for afterripening before you can plant those seeds.
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Let the seeds do their afterripening thing before planting them.
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Just like seeds need afterripening to grow, sometimes we need time to mature and develop before taking on new challenges.