Start seeds indoors like a pro with these essential tips for reliable germination.

A hand full of grass seeds held over a bright green lawn. - Alex PakhoMovie/Shutterstock One tip for growing grass seed fast is to pre-germinate your seeds. Pre-germinating is when you soak your seeds ...

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has a long history of use in gardens to supplement nutrients that the soil may be lacking. It's often marketed as a versatile garden aid, with claims it can boost ...

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Small but mighty, chia seeds already have a reputation for being veritable nutrient concentrates. Rich in fiber, omega-3s, plant proteins and minerals, they are often eaten soaked, sprinkled or ...

Each spring, I prefer to start most of my vegetables from seed selected from numerous seed catalogues. I personally enjoy growing several varieties of tomatoes and peppers that are not locally ...

Dec. 27 (UPI) --Several studies have highlighted the roles hormones play in enabling seed germination, the sprouting of a seedling, or small plant, from a seed, but much less is known about how energy ...

Scientists have identified a key gene that helps seeds decide whether to germinate. The MFT gene stops seeds germinating in the dark or under shady conditions, where their chances of survival would be ...

Researchers have determined a process that regulates activity of genes that control seed germination and seedling development. They discovered the step involved in keeping seeds from germinating in ...