What is more disappointing than going to last year’s inventory of seed, planting those that look fine but then none germinate. Viability tests of saved seed are simple measures that can be conducted ...

Raise your hand if at this time of year you have walked out into the garage or wherever you have stored your seed stash from the previous year or years, and wondered, "Hmmmm, are these seeds any good?

Seeds loose their viability over time, especially when they're not stored correctly. However, a simple light hack can tell if the seeds are still good.

Q. I had lots of vegetable seeds leftover after planting my garden last year. I saved the seeds and now I’m wondering if I can still use them this year, or would I be wasting my time? A. All seed ...

I bought grass seed last fall but didn’t get a chance to plant it. It sat on the porch all winter. Is it still good? Grass seed should be good for about a year, so your seed should be fine assuming it ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick, easy preseason seed germination test can answer that query. Much depends on how the seeds were collected and ...

Don't throw out last year's unused seeds. Many if not most will still be viable, especially if stored in cool, dry conditions.

Q: I planted my first garden last spring and I have several packets of seeds left over. Can I still use this old seed to plant my garden this year? How long does a seed last? Is there a way to tell if ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A fundamental aspect of establishing native plant species in restorations is ensuring that the seed used is viable. We test whether seed ...

Information regarding efficient pollen viability testing methods and the most favourable pollen storage conditions for internationally important date palm cultivars is limited. No such information has ...