Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

Maintaining seed quality has been a subject of study in the Farm Journal Test Plots for many years. Through our program, the plot crew has learned how to handle seed in order to maximize its potential ...

If, like me, you store seeds for future planting, it’s worth checking they will germinate. Luckily, the process is simple I like to think of myself as an organised person, but if you met my seed box, ...

Pure seed definitions (PSDs) Seed germination capacity testing Variety identification Purity determination Testing the seed purity When placing the sample under the camera and zooming in on the seeds, ...

As climate change intensifies and chemically treated crops dominate the market, many farmers are turning to sustainable practices like organic farming and seed preservation. A key part of this shift ...