A guide to the importance of covering seeds for germination properly, including which seeds don't want covering and the best ...

Small but mighty, chia seeds already have a reputation for being veritable nutrient concentrates. Rich in fiber, omega-3s, plant proteins and minerals, they are often eaten soaked, sprinkled or ...

Placing a heat mat under indoor seedling trays enhances germination rates and enables you to grow healthier vegetables, herbs ...

Kent Bradford, left, and Alfred Huo, seen here with a flowering lettuce plant, found that lettuce could be prevented from flowering by increasing the expression of a specific microRNA in the plants.

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Looking for information regarding seed germination? Whether you’re a novice or an advanced cannabis grower, this is the guide for you. High Times Cultivation Editor Nico Escondido answers all of your ...

Under a worst-case climate change scenario, more than 20% of plant species in the tropics may experience temperatures too high for their seeds to germinate by 2070, according to an analysis of seed ...

Wildfires, although seemingly destructive, play an important role in plant ecosystems. In ecosystems where it occurs regularly, exposure to fire may initiate seed germination or enhance plant growth.