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What garden plants can be planted now?

You can continue (or start) planting any early season crop, plus tomatoes, pumpkins, melons, eggplants, peppers, sweet...

What seeds should i be planting right now?

Peas, lentils and chickpeas can be sown. For most crops that can be started indoors, seeds should start 6-8 weeks before...

How long do garden seeds last?

Most vegetable seeds stay good for about two to three years, but some, such as onions, deteriorate in a year. Lettuce, on ...

Which seed is best for planting?

Wait until the soil temperature has warmed to at least 65° F to 70° F (usually two weeks after the last frost date; I...

What seeds can you start now?

Crops that start best indoors are broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and tomatoes. Those with slower root development,...

Which type of seeds germinate quickly?

The fastest germinating seeds include everything that belongs to the cabbage family: bok choi, broccoli, kale,...

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What are the best garden seeds to buy?

What are the best garden seeds to buy?

Beginning as a mail-order catalogue of birds and cattle in 1876, Burpee began selling seeds the following year. Today,...

Can you use seeds from the year before?

Can you use seeds from the year before?

If your seeds were kept in a cool, dry place, there is a good chance that they will still be viable, but expect a lower...

What is the best place to buy seeds online?

What is the best place to buy seeds online?

Beginning as a mail-order catalogue of birds and cattle in 1876, Burpee began selling seeds the following year. Today,...

Can garden seeds be frozen?

Can garden seeds be frozen?

Freezing is a great way to store seeds for the long term. If you plan to plant them in a few years, it probably won't...

What is the best seed to start?

What is the best seed to start?

This Hoffman seed mix, which comes in a 10-quart bag, contains Canadian sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite, limestone (a pH...

Do garden seeds get old?

Do garden seeds get old?

The simple answer is that planting old seeds is possible and OK. Using old seeds will not cause any harm.