They not only carry seeds of numerous species but also help them sprout, including endangered trees like the ebony. “For many, like the ebony, 2 or 3 percent germinate without going through a ...

There are over 900 named varieties of avocado, how do you pick one? Well for one the selection at commercial retail nurseries is somewhat limited, compared to what is offered at nurseries that growers ...

Researchers are working to unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awaken ...

A pro explains how to soak garden seeds before planting to have the best shot at a bountiful harvest this year. The simple ...

This free-access database, an initiative of the Ecological Restoration Alliance-India (ERA-I), offers more than 1,000 germination techniques for 465 native plant species. It intends to “make it ...

A soybean researcher is urging farmers to take another look at the fine print on the seed tags before planting. Shawn Conley ...

As with some other closely allied species, the seeds will germinate normally only after exposure to a stimulant produced by a host root 1. Observations, however, on the effects on germination of a ...

strawberry seeds need two things to germinate successfully: Exposure to a cold period before you sow them and exposure to plenty of light afterward. The cold period — or, cold stratification ...

Seeds not sprouting can be a real headscratcher for many — even experienced gardeners! It’s easy to pin the blame on the seed ...

Last year’s dry growing season might have an unexpected impact on this year’s growing season, That dry harvest might have left germ levels below ideal levels for this year’s soybean seeds.  Soybean ...