What is more disappointing than going to last year’s inventory of seed, planting those that look fine but then none germinate. Viability tests of saved seed are simple measures that can be conducted ...

Raise your hand if at this time of year you have walked out into the garage or wherever you have stored your seed stash from the previous year or years, and wondered, "Hmmmm, are these seeds any good?

Extend the shelf-life of your seeds with these simple tips. After planting seeds in spring, many gardeners are left with lots of half-filled packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, but there’s ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A fundamental aspect of establishing native plant species in restorations is ensuring that the seed used is viable. We test whether seed ...

The short answer to the question, "Does grass seed go bad" is yes, it does. But several factors impact its shelf life, such as the type of seed, its quality, and how it's stored. Whether you're ...

Annals of Botany, Vol. 39, No. 160 (March 1975), pp. 237-248 (12 pages) The investigation reported here includes measurements of germination percentage, contents of oil, starch, protein, moisture, and ...

THE loss of viability of seeds within one year after harvesting has been reported by Grist 1 from varieties of rice grown in British Guiana and by Ramiah 2 in India, but no explanation has been ...

Most seeds sprout fairly easily. Just tamp them into a potting mix, keep them damp, and within a week or two, baby plants are up and ready to go under lights inside until the coast is clear outside.