From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Specimen may refer to: 1  Sample (material), a limited quantity of something which is intended to be similar to and represent a larger amount of that thing(s).  Biological specimen or biospecimen, a biological laboratory specimen held by a biorepository for research.
Stephanotis take anywhere from two weeks to two months to germinate. After about two weeks as small seedlings prick them out and plant them into a larger container. Stephanotis grows throughout most of Australia, although the plant doesnt thrive in the cold.
It is best to start winter vegetables from transplants, according to Tom Kelly of the University of Georgia. Most crops take 70 to 90 days to mature in the fall. Collards and kale tolerate frost better than mustard and turnips, and will mature in 45 to 60 days. Plant beets and Swiss chard before freezing weather.