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 ...

Try these easy tests to check if your old seeds are worth planting or if you should buy new ones.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, often when the snow is still on the ground, gardeners take the first steps of spring gardening. Retrieving their ...

Did you once buy a packet of 250 zucchini seeds, not realizing that four plants would be more than enough for the season? Are you now left wondering if the remainder of the packet is still good enough ...

Q: I planted my first garden last spring and I have several packets of seeds left over. Can I still use this old seed to plant my garden this year? How long does a seed last? Is there a way to tell if ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick, easy preseason seed germination test can answer that query. Much depends on how the seeds were collected and ...

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 ...