Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

Several gardeners mentioned to me recently that they had some flower and vegetable seed which was several years old and they wondered if it was still good. One person said that in a column a year or ...

Although using certified seed is the best way to ensure quality, replanting seed from good looking grain fields is a regular practice on some farms. Here are some factors to consider for getting the ...