[dmforcier]

The same with other plants, though this is a bit of a dramatic example. You will often see that the seed that germinates later is not as vigorous. This is down to the seed much more than to the environment.

Assuming that the plants get well established in drawing from the soil rather than the endosperm energy packet, the difference will eventually even out. Still, some will die because the packet isn't powerful enough.

'F'I were you I'd start another half dozen and cozen the early birds.