The easiest way is a cut test. Take random samples of ~10 fruits/seeds and cut them in half to see if solid. Many maples, ...

A few years back, Carol Deppe, a retired geneticist and plant breeder, started selling and giving away seeds as an act of revolt. Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member.

Whether you're growing a container garden or a new in-ground garden, growing plants from seeds is definitely doable. Among the easiest plants to grow from seed are vegetables such as greens, peas, ...

A research team has developed an AI-based approach to streamline the evaluation of maize haploid fertility restoration, a key bottleneck in double haploid (DH) breeding.

Starting plants from seeds is an affordable way to enjoy growing more, and is a basic skill for gardeners to learn. Seeds are ...