Germination of seed begins when moisture uptake activates the metabolic pathways stored in the seed to produce a plant. Dormant seeds need water, oxygen, and proper temperatures to germinate and ...

I've read that's actually a decent temperature to grow plants. But is it too cold for the seeds to germinate? A: That's too cold for ideal germination. Most veggie seeds sprout best around 70 degrees.

Our info-packed Seed Sprouting Chart provides method, temperature, time, and cost information for 39 different types of plant seeds, from aduki beans to wheat. All seeds should be raw and untreated.

When we think about seed starting, we often mention the growing medium, the containers, the moisture and whether the seeds need light or dark to sprout. What we often forget is temperature.

Set the trays near a sunny window at room temperature, and watch for the seeds to sprout. Most seeds germinate in two weeks or less at a temperature between 70 to 80 degrees. Seed packets will ...

Botanists have now discovered the internal thermometer of seeds that can delay or even block germination if temperatures are too high for the future seedling. This work could help optimize plant ...

There’s an important status being reached in our gardens for seeds to germinate properly. It revolves around a word you’ve probably never heard used in a gardening discussion. The gardening ...

A Swiss team, led by scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), has discovered the internal thermometer of seeds that can delay or even block germination if temperatures are too high for the ...