The paper towel seed germination test is a quick and easy way to evaluate whether your seeds are viable, aka, “will they ...

Most gardeners keep a stash of seedsthat they carry over from year to year. It can be a very cost effective way of planting ...

Seeds loose their viability over time, especially when they're not stored correctly. However, a simple light hack can tell if ...

Don't throw out last year's unused seeds. Many if not most will still be viable, especially if stored in cool, dry conditions.

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 ...

If you’re a frugal New England gardener, you likely have unused seeds that you’ve saved from previous years. Before the growing season gets started, it’s important to know whether any leftover seeds ...

Minimizing seed exposure to factors like moisture, heat and temperature fluctuations is the key to successful long-term seed storage. Courtesy photo Often at this time of year, while gardeners enjoy ...

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 ...