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Onions are fussy about early conditions. They want warmth and oxygen, too. Unlike generic packets of hope (the way you treat onion seeds), onion seeds … Read more

Most of us just toss coriander seeds in garden and hope for the best. The truth? Not so fast. Germination is tied to factors that … Read more

Don’t expect radish to be a magic bean. It won’t sprout out of nowhere. There’s a real-world mechanical process at work that require forward thinking. … Read more

For squash seeds, soil temperature is everything: They can germinate in as little as three days if soil’s already warm, or rot for a couple … Read more

In late winter, the first time you plant those pepper seeds in moist soil is an anxious moment. Seventy degrees says the heat mat… But … Read more

If you’re holding an apple seed, hoping it’ll grow into a tree, what you have on your hands is a bet on its genetic potential. … Read more

The first time you pull a red potato out of the earth, there’s something about the moment: the thin, papery skin; the waxy, not-floury flesh. … Read more

Don’t plant too early: Bermuda grass, a warm-season turf, depend more on soil temperature than calendar date or air temperature. Before sowing, test the soil … Read more

Ten days go by and your bell pepper seed has not sprouted. Have they died? Or have you simply forgotten to water the tray of … Read more

To begin with, lavender is not an easy thing to start from seed; it’s not meant for a nice warm house but a rugged Mediterranean … Read more

Germinating basil seed are an art form; it’s got a unique set of requirements that don’t apply to most garden varieties (tomatoes, for instance). It … Read more