During which seasons do increaser plants usually develop their seeds?

Increaser plants typically develop their seeds during summer and early fall. This timing is important because, as the growing season progresses, these plants take advantage of the warmer temperatures and increased sunlight, which support seed development and maturation.

Increaser plants are often associated with areas that experience some disturbances, such as overgrazing. Their ability to produce seeds in late summer to early fall ensures that they can capitalize on the growth conditions during this period, allowing them to reproduce and expand their populations when competition might be lower or when the conditions favor their growth.

The choice of summer and early fall aligns with their life cycle and ecological role, ensuring successful reproduction and the dispersal of seeds at a time when environmental conditions are optimal for germination and establishment.