Garden Seeds

Gardeners can test last year's leftover seeds before planting them in the garden to make sure they are still viable and healthy. Giving a few of the seeds a simple germination test--sometimes...

A simple way to see how much of your seed will sprout when you plant them is to do a simple seed germination test in your home that take roughly 2 weeks. Since your house is warm year round you...

Starting tomato seeds can be an easy and satisfying project for the home gardener. There are a myriad of tomato seed choices available; you are only limited by your imagination and your climate.

Pumpkin seed germination is the most important part of the pumpkin growing process. Pumpkin seeds can be tough and hard shelled and may resist germinating if not planted properly. In many southern...

Green Beans are quick to produce lots of long green edible pods that can be eaten fresh, steamed or baked. Beans are usually grown as a climbing vine, but there are also bush varieties.

Seeds for flowers, vegetables and grasses are widely available through grocery stores, garden centers, home improvement centers and mail-order catalogs. Finding the right seeds for a location,...

Growing vegetable plants from seed is economical and fun. This method of planting does take a bit of patience, but the rewards are great.

Because bean seeds are relatively simple and large, their germination and growth provide an excellent opportunity to observe the basic anatomy of a seed and the function of each seed part. Other...

Growing German chamomile is one of the easiest herbs to grow. It is an annual, meaning it will reseed itself year after year. Chamomile has many uses; it can be used as a tea for relaxation...

Growing good quality carrots takes some care and a few tricks. The novice gardener is often disappointed by low yields and odd-looking carrots. Here are some pointers that can result in good...

Need to speed up the germination of your seeds? Here are some methods used by gardening experts.

Most perennial seeds need to be cold stratified, or chilled, before planting, to increase the chance of germination. Cold stratification mimics the seasonal effect of winter before spring...

Bean, pea and sunflower seeds seem absolutely gargantuan in comparison to teensy tiny lettuce, basil and poppy seeds. These tiny seeds present a particular set of planting challenges. First, it’s...

This is a way to increase germination for seeds that grow best in northern climates

The first key to growing plants is get them to germinate from seeds. While most seeds are not difficult to germinate, proper technique and planning can make you more successful and efficient at...

Collecting seed to plant next year is a great way to save money and protect heirloom varieties of your garden plants. Squash seeds are easy to collect, but the problem lies in that squashes are...