Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather conditions before you ...

Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy pre-season seed germination test can answer that question. Much depends on how the seeds were ...

Have you ever found a packet of seeds lying around and wondered if you could grow them? Every year when I get ready to start seeds, I inevitably find a half-full packet or a packet I forgot to plant ...

Last week, I discussed the staples of seed starting — soil, containers and such. However, equally important is the quality of your seed. Old seed, poorly stored or poorly harvested seed will adversely ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question. Much depends on how the seeds were ...

Seeds are extraordinary objects. Much goes on in those small units that we never observe. Seeds are dormant, embryonic plants at rest until they receive specific hormonal signals or environmental ...

A simple test will tell you if your seeds are likely to make an appearance in the garden this spring. (Samuel Goldstein) Will they or won't they? That's the perennial question when you nestle seeds ...

Question: Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good? Answer: Yes, there is a simple way to test all your old seeds to see ...