Seeds loose their viability over time, especially when they're not stored correctly. However, a simple light hack can tell if ...

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 ...

Raise your hand if at this time of year you have walked out into the garage or wherever you have stored your seed stash from the previous year or years, and wondered, "Hmmmm, are these seeds any good?

Most gardeners keep a stash of seedsthat they carry over from year to year. It can be a very cost effective way of planting vegetables and flowers, but there’s a catch: seeds have shelf life. Over ...

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

To ensure vigorously growing seedlings, it pays to assess the germination and viability of seeds from years past before starting them. Ken Johnson Ken Johnson To ensure vigorously growing seedlings, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Information regarding efficient pollen viability testing methods and the most favourable pollen storage conditions for internationally important date palm cultivars is limited. No such information has ...