What is the definition of Checking Seeds?

Checking seeds is like a gardener's secret weapon, but instead of spades and gloves, they're armed with a magnifying glass and a healthy dose of botanical paranoia. It's the process of inspecting seeds to make sure they're free from pests, pathogens, and that they're ready to sprout like, well, a sprout.

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Here's an unsettling example sentence: "In the quiet of her cluttered greenhouse, the ex-plant parent checked seeds for any lingering traces of the 'ghost of the last harvest,' aka, the evil spirit of mold that's rumored to haunt the seed vaults."