| RADICLE | First part of a seedling to emerge from the seed during germination (7) |
| CHAFF | The mass of husks separated from the seed during threshing (5) |
| DEPOT | Transfer seedling to the garden warehouse? (5) |
| DRYZONE | The best place for seedlings to be in August (7) |
| THINOUT | ___ seedlings to ensure healthy, strong-growing plants (4,3) |
| THIN | Remove seedlings to allow others more room (4,3) |
| OUT | Remove seedlings to allow others more room (4,3) |
| PHOENIX | Legendary bird said to emerge from the ashes of itself (7) |
| VANILLA | Ingredient derived from the seeds of the pods of a Mexican orchid, used to flavour custard, ice cream, poached pears, creme brulee, fudge and some sea bass dishes (7) |
| ANNATTO | A yellowish-red dye obtained from the seeds of a tropical American tree, used for colouring food and fabrics (7) |
| CAYENNE | --- pepper, a finely-ground powder prepared from the seeds and pods of various chillies (7) |
| SURFACE | Surfers can be heard to emerge from depths (7) |
| SEABLUE | With Elizabeth for queen, Belarus could emerge from the shade (3,4) |
| SEEDBED | Notice keys to place of germination (7) |
| PEASOUP | A US Pope emerges from the fog (3,4) |
| COMEOUT | Emerge from the house |
| LIEABED | One reluctant to emerge from retirement! (3-4) |
| OUTING | Forcing to emerge from the closet for a trip (6) |
| APPEARED | Seemed to emerge from the wings, at some stage (8) |
| GROWTHS | Germinations |
