Even if a seed is planted upside down, the seedling always grows right-way up. How? Plants can actually sense gravity! (Gravity is what makes us fall back down to earth when we jump.) Inside the soil, the roots of the seedling grow towards gravity, while the stem grows away from it. This makes the roots [...]
Starting seeds indoors to transplant to your garden later is fun and simple – remember those marigolds you grew in milk cartons in first grade? It’s also a great way to scratch that gardening itch while waiting for spring to arrive and the danger of frost to pass.
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Question: How do I start seeds indoors to grow tomatoes?
Answer: Growing your own tomato plants from seed can be very gratifying, and you can try varieties not available as plants at your garden center.
Tomatoes are a warm-season crop, so they can’t tolerate low temperatures and don’t respond well to being set out too early in [...]
I used to threaten my son when he was little with promises of squid for dinner. He’s tough; he never responded with more than a groan and a roll of the eyes, and recently he turned the tables on me. Seventeen years old now, he is spending the year as an exchange student in southern [...]
If you’re itching to get a head start on the gardening season, there’s good news: it’s time to start thinking about planting some seeds. Here are 25 tips to help your garden grow.
1. For indoor seed germination, flourescent lights provide a constant light source. For best results 12-14 hours of light per day is needed.
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