Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather conditions before you ...

SALEM — Seed technologists from across the U.S. are arriving in Salem next week for what the Oregon seed industry hopes will be an annual occurrence: A seed testing workshop. The Mega Cool Season ...

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 ...

Q. I had lots of vegetable seeds leftover after planting my garden last year. I saved the seeds and now I’m wondering if I can still use them this year, or would I be wasting my time? A. All seed ...

As climate change intensifies and chemically treated crops dominate the market, many farmers are turning to sustainable practices like organic farming and seed preservation. A key part of this shift ...

I’ve had just about enough of winter and am itching to get my hands dirty. I can’t do that yet in my New York garden, but I have been distracting myself by growing microgreens and dwarf strawberries ...