Germinating seeds in paper towel used to be a popular way to test seeds for viability. But more and more people are using this method to start all their seeds every time. And why not? It’s faster and ...

I have quite a few leftover vegetable seeds. How can I make sure they are viable before I plant them or buy more?

Test viability of leftover flower and vegetable seeds. Wrap 10 seeds in a damp paper towel. Keep moist and warm. Check for germination in a week. If fewer than half ...

Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good? Yes, there is a simple way to test all your old seeds to see if they are still ...

Starting your own plants from seeds can save a lot of money and give you way more choice than you’ll find at plant-buying time... even in the biggest garden centers. When you start your own seeds ...