Germination
Get the latest news, expert advice, and features on germination from the Gardening Know How team to help your garden thrive.
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How To Nick Seeds Before Planting To Boost Germination
Try this simple seed stratification trick to speed up germination for a variety of seed types.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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How To Stratify Seeds: Boost Germination With Cold Treatment
Give seeds the best possible start through stratification. Learn the cold treatment method to break dormancy, speed up germination, and grow healthier plants.
By Amy Grant
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Planting Lychee Seeds: A Guide To Lychee Seed Propagation
Lychees are a beloved Southeast Asian fruit that are steadily becoming more popular worldwide. If you?ve ever bought fresh lychees at the store, you?ve probably been tempted to plant those big seeds and see what happens. Click here for lychee seed growing info.
By Liz Baessler
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How To Plant Hibiscus Seeds – Tips For Sowing Hibiscus Seeds
While it does take longer to grow hibiscus from seed, it can be a rewarding, productive activity, and an inexpensive way to fill your garden with these amazing plants. Learn how to plant hibiscus seeds in the following article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Deodar Seed Planting Guide – How To Grow A Deodar Cedar From Seed
Deodar cedar is a beautiful conifer with soft blue foliage. Purchasing a tree can be expensive, but you can grow one from seed. Click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Planting Cape Marigold Seeds: How To Sow Cape Marigold Seeds
Where you live and what your climate is like will determine whether you grow cape marigold as a summer or winter annual. Planting cape marigold seeds is an inexpensive way to get started with this pretty flower. This article will help with that.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Planting Almond Nuts – How To Grow An Almond From Seed
Although almond germination does take a little know how, propagating your own seed grown almond trees is definitely a fun project for the novice or avid home gardener. Click on the following article to find out how to grow an almond from seed.
By Amy Grant
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When To Sow Bay Seeds: Tips For Growing Bay Tree Seeds
Usually, sweet bay is purchased as a seedling from a nursery, but growing bay tree seeds is also possible, provided the grower has some patience since bay seed germination is a slow process. Interested in planting bay seeds? Find out when to sow bay seeds in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Planting Marigold Seeds: Learn When And How To Plant Marigold Seeds
Since they're so popular, live plants are available at just about any garden center. But it's a lot cheaper and more fun growing marigolds by seed. You can learn more about how to plant marigold seeds in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Liz Baessler
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Fungus Control When Seed Starting: Tips On Controlling Fungus In Seed Trays
Depending on the type of fungal disease, seedlings may take on a twisted or water-soaked appearance, sometimes with fuzzy mold on the surface of the soil. Click here to learn about fungus in seed trays and tips for fungus control when seed starting.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Fig Seed Propagation: How To Plant Fig Tree Seeds
One of the oldest cultivated fruits is the fig. If you are curious about experiencing the fruit in your own backyard, you may question if figs can be grown from seed. Yes, but don't expect the same cultivar. For more information on growing a fig from seed, click here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Nemesia From Seed – How And When To Sow Nemesia Seeds
The cost of creating a beautiful landscape can add up quickly. Thankfully, many flowers can easily and quickly be grown from seed at only a fraction of the cost. Nemesia flowers are a great option for gardeners. Click this article to learn more about planting Nemesia seeds.
By Tonya Barnett
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Naranjilla Seed Propagation – Learn How To Grow Naranjilla From Seed
It’s a lot of fun to bring naranjilla into your garden, and inexpensive too, since you can easily grow naranjilla from seed. Click this article for information about naranjilla seed germination as well as tips for propagating naranjilla seeds.
By Teo Spengler
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Paulownia Seed Propagation: Tips On Growing Royal Empress From Seed
If you are interested in growing royal empress from seed, as Mother Nature does, you’ll find that planting royal empress seeds is almost foolproof. For more information about royal empress seed germination, click on the following article.
By Teo Spengler
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Sowing Mesquite Seeds: How And When To Plant Mesquite Seeds
Growing mesquite from seeds found in the wild is a fun way to enjoy these plants for free. However, mesquite seed germination can be capricious and requires several steps for success. Click on this article for further info on how to grow mesquite trees from seed.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Using Sponges For Seed Growing – How To Plant Seeds In A Sponge
Starting seeds in sponges is a neat trick that is not difficult to do. Small seeds that germinate and sprout quickly work best for this technique, and once they’re ready, you can transplant them to pots or garden beds. Click this article to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Spider Plants Have Seeds: How To Grow A Spider Plant From Seed
The interesting spiderettes often overshadow the fact that spider plants bloom. When pollinated, these flowers make seeds that can be harvested and grown into new plants. Learn more about how to grow a spider plant from seed here.
By Liz Baessler