Did you know some seeds need the cold before sprouting? There are many herbs, flowers, and tree seeds that need it.

Did you know some seeds like, and even need, the cold before sprouting? Seeds can have various types of dormancy requirements ...

QUINCY — Have you ever planted seeds, and nothing sprouted? This could be the result of many different things such as soil moisture, seed viability, soil temperature, planting depth, and many other ...

Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them. Cold stratification ...

If you’ve collected milkweed seeds, they may need a cold stratification, or cold treatment, period to imitate the outdoor winter conditions. Courtesy Johnson County Extension You might have read my ...

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Then, the sudden arrival of warm spring weather triggers the seed to break dormancy and begin germinating. If you missed the ...

Q-Can you give me some tips on growing pine trees from seeds, particularly red pines? A-Red pine is Pinus resinosa, also called Norway pine. The most specific information I can find is that pine seeds ...