Have you ever dug into a pile of old seeds and wondered if they're still good, or whether you should buy new ones? How long do vegetable seeds and herb seeds last anyway? The short answer: It depends. Here's what you need to know about seed viability vs. seed vigor.| Garden Betty
Saving tomato seeds may seem straightforward, but here's a little secret to boost your chances of germination and help speed up the process: fermenting tomato seeds. Adding this simple extra step to your seed-saving routine can help you get a head start on next year's plants!| Garden Betty
What happens when a seed germinates? Learn about the magic of seed germination, the process of a seed swelling and rupturing (what we call sprouting), and how to identify all the different parts of a seed and seedling (so you can understand why a seed might not germinate).| Garden Betty
