As seeds get older the germination rate decreases over time, so more seeds may be needed to get the same number of plants. Moisture, especially in the presence of heat, is the enemy of stored seeds.

If you have tough seeds that are resisting germination, a game-changing and cheap ingredient is more than likely already in ...

She then waits to see how many seeds germinate. Multiply the number of seeds that germinated by 10 to calculate the percent of germination. More than 70 percent is passing. If between 40 and 60 ...

Whether it be starting a vegetable garden, growing more flowers for pollinators, composting, mowing less, or scouting your garden, consider making a resolution/goal or two for the garden.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010- Vegetable seed packets for sale at the Olive Farmer's Market in University City. Stephanie S. Cordle ...

Supplementing a home with artificial lighting is the most efficient way to get seeds to germinate and get growing. The artificial light fixture choices today range from a few dollars to, well, the ...

Ancient seeds found recently in a tomb from the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220) in Yulin, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province have surprisingly started germinating. CHINA / Odd News (China Daily ...

Germinating Tomato Seeds. First, get out your calendar and mark the occurrence of the ... (One excellent scrounged tying material is old nylon stocking or pantyhose fabric . . . !t has enough give ...

Seed vigor is essential for the successful cultivation of vegetable crops, influencing everything from germination rates to overall plant health and crop yield. A plant grown from old seed can be ...

So we need to both protect as much of our remaining forests as we can, but — importantly — we also must let them get old. New trees are no substitute for old trees and the ecosystems they nurture.