During early germination, water uptake activates metabolic pathways that stimulate the production of hydrolytic enzymes like ...

Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.

Kent Bradford, left, and Alfred Huo, seen here with a flowering lettuce plant, found that lettuce could be prevented from flowering by increasing the expression of a specific microRNA in the plants.

January, known for being cold and dark, is right around the corner. Winter sowing of native seeds in containers set outside ...

Scarifying, stratifying, and soaking - several pre-germination techniques can help boost your success when sowing seeds. Scarifying or nicking seeds is a proven way to improve germination rates, but ...

Hi Nico, Quick question: Should I germinate my seeds before planting? If so, what’s the best way to do it? Thanks, Cori W. Hi Cori, thank you for writing us! Your question is pretty simple to answer, ...

Seeds not sprouting can be a real headscratcher for many — even experienced gardeners! It’s easy to pin the blame on the seed packet, but the real problem might lie elsewhere. Today, let's go through ...

Plant seeds can store their energy in a dry state for years, only to suddenly release it and germinate. How is energy in the seed made available? How can energy metabolism be started early and ...