Use a soil thermometer to determine soil temperature before planting seeds. Cold soil will inhibit germination and cause ...

It is spinach-planting time in the spring garden. Spinach is a cold hardy, super nutritious green crop. Spinach plants survive temperatures as low as 20°F. Seedlings started now will be at the ...

Some seeds are hard to germinate when the weather is hot. Sometimes the temperature is just too high for that seed, sometimes the soil dries out too fast. Some varieties of some crops have better ...

Spinach is a reliable winter staple in Central Texas edible gardens. It really is a gold medal-worthy plant; if you aren’t already growing it, pick up some seeds, and let’s get growing. One of my ...

Seed aging is a critical challenge for seed banks and agricultural industries, significantly reducing germination rates and seedling vigor. This decline not only leads to economic losses but also ...

While most gardeners assume seeds need warmth to thrive, some crops actually prefer a brisk chill to kick-start their growth. These cold-loving champions don’t just tolerate lower temperatures—they ...