Knowing the quality of your seed lets you avoid or manage ... warm weather until the crop is up and growing,” he says. “But if test results are too low, ask your dealer if you can swap the ...

If you’re in doubt or experiencing poor germination, test a few of the seeds (10 is a good number) by wrapping them in a ...

To understand the timing of starting seeds indoors, you should understand your local frost dates. The timeline for starting ...

When farmers ask Matt Duesterhaus whether they can reduce soybean planting populations and still produce high yields, his brief answer is it depends on the specific cards in their hand. “Some of ...

— Find a space to dry seeds, such as a barn, shed or greenhouse, well before it is needed. — Stock up on equipment, such as ...

A soybean researcher says last year’s growing conditions may have left this year’s growers with less-than-ideal seed.  Shawn ...

Wildflowers grow best in low quality soil, so do not use compost or any ... 3-6 inches of top soil to ensure that the conditions are right for growing wildflowers. The best time to sow seeds and start ...

Use a good quality potting mix that drains well in the container. Add about 3 inches of the mix to your pot, then plant your seed potatoes. Space the seed potatoes about 10 inches apart from each ...

Researchers in China are exploring space breeding, using seeds sent to the Moon to create more durable and productive crops.