A seed packet holds a great deal of promise, promise of tasty vegetables or beautiful flowers that we're eager to be delivered as quickly as possible. One way to jumpstart seeds is to rehydrate them ...

Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many types of seeds and tells them it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need ...

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Q: Thanks for answering my tomato questions. What is the best way to start poppy seeds and sweet peas indoor for planting outside? I tried last year and had a hard time. I love poppies and sweet peas.

This week’s weather suggests spring may be far away, but gardeners can satisfy their spring fever by planting garden peas this month. Garden peas (Pisum sativum L.) are cool-season crops that include ...