Seeds
Seed Germination: How to Give Your Seeds a Strong Start
Planting seeds ends in either the thrill of that first tiny green shoot or the disappointment of a failed germination.
Self, Cross, and Open Pollination - What's Going On?
Unlike in the animal kingdom, there are a few different ways that plants “get busy” to pass along their genes.
Hydroponic Seed Starting 101: A Primer for Beginners
Starting your seeds hydroponically has many benefits, but many people are unsure how to go about it.
10 Facts on Gibberellins
Not just a fun word to say, gibberellins are crucial in the natural process of breaking dormancy and other aspects of germination.
Seed Varieties and Cultivator Genetics: Know Your Origins!
When it comes to selecting and testing the genetics of seeds, it’s important to do your homework.
What You Need to Know About Transplanting Your Young Plants
Transplanting can extend a plant’s growing season and protect young and delicate plants while avoiding the cooler weather outside.
The Subtle Art of Hardening Off Your Seedlings
They’ve been nurtured inside where it is warm and cozy, but it’s time to prepare your seedlings for a transition to the comparatively harsh...
The Birds and the Bees of Hydroponics: How to Pollinate Plants
Pollination and the resulting fruit set are vital processes for many common hydroponic crops, and an indoor garden can pose challenges to...
Growing from Seed Using Containers
Many gardeners prefer to start seeds in an egg carton (or even in the eggshells themselves), in a seed cell pack, in peat pots, or in small...
Start Off Strong with the Right Seeds
Did you know that heirloom seeds are not by definition organic? Or that hybridized crops do not necessarily pass along their traits through...
How to Grow Mustard Seeds
Mustard seed plants are normally grown from seed, but can be grown from seedlings as well. Any mustard plant grown for greens can also be...
When And How to Transplant Seedlings into the Garden
Transplanting tender, young seedlings into your outdoor garden too early or too late can have dire consequences for those plants you so...
How to Sprout Seed Potatoes
Sprouting potatoes before planting can also help you if you have trouble getting your potatoes to reach maturity in your area.
Soaking Seeds: A How-To
Sometimes it seems to take forever for seeds to germinate. Want to speed up the process? Try soaking them first.
Cheap n Easy Starts: How to Germinate Seeds at Home
Buying plants is expensive, but if you learn how to germinate seeds, you’ll never have to worry about spending too much for plant starts...
Ultimate Seed Feminizer: Colloidal Silver
When the time comes to plant seeds, most farmers would prefer to use feminized seeds. To ensure seed feminization, most people resort to...
Reap What You Sow: Beginning Your Crop from Seeds
Unless you plan to clone your garden or buy young plants, you’re going to be growing your plants from seeds. Here are some reasons why...
Faster Seed Germination with Cold Plasma Treatments: Energize Your Seeds
We all want faster germination and better performance from our seeds. What if there was an emerging technology that could do that, plus...
What’s Old Is New: Heirloom Vegetables
Heirloom vegetable varieties are those that have been treasured throughout the ages simply because they were at one time considered high...
