If you’re in doubt or experiencing poor germination, test a few of the seeds (10 is a good number) by wrapping them in a ...

Regularly monitoring soil moisture and avoiding overwatering can prevent root rot, a common issue ... eggplants, and sweet corn are well-suited for indoor seed starting in Zone 9, as they thrive ...

Abnormally hot and dry conditions in Minnesota are hard to miss. Just by taking a short walk around the neighborhood, anyone can feel the heat beating down and see yellow, dry grass taking over ...

“Black sunflower seeds in particular can leave husks that rot on the ground ... “Poor quality bird food can include peanuts or corn in the mix that sometimes contain harmful moulds which ...

It’s not hard to understand why capys have a cultlike following on Instagram and TikTok. I fell for the giant rodent decades ...

The federal label expands potential registration to all 50 states in field and sweet corn seed. Avipel is a liquid seed treatment applied to corn prior to planting. It deters birds from eating ...

Biological seed treatment offers a proactive solution to the rising threat of red crown rot in Midwest soybeans.

long enough for the coats to soften and the seeds to swell, but not so long that they to start to crack or rot. Soaking overnight is usually adequate for most seeds. Depending on the type of seed ...

In collaboration with professors at the University, researchers are working on a new nitrogen-retaining corn breed.

Corn takes on myriad configurations, from the classic corn on the cob to popcorn to more processed options including corn flour and corn syrup. How, then, do you classify such a versatile food?

The Exchange, on Seed Savers’ website ... or separate the hot peppers from the sweet, because sometimes all we’re looking for is appearance, or flavor. Like the round Nizza zucchini with ...