Understanding the most common failures for good
seed germination will get your garden up and
growing at the first try. Millions of greenhouse
grown transplants are tucked into garden dirt
each growing season but starting out with seeds
is the growing thing to do. Most gardeners think
"seeds" instead of "plants" for economic reasons,
but another reason is growing vegetables or flowers
that are not available as transplants. While starting
your garden from a packet of seeds may seem like a
daunting task, it is fun and rewarding. Knowing
the reasons for seed germination failures will
give you a head start to success.
3 comments:
I have a can of seeds that is over ten years old. The can says they are "non-hybrid (reproducing) and are long term storage seeds" Some of the contents of the can include cucumbers, onions, radish,tomatoes,carrots,beans,peas and corn. There are some other varities of seed. This can has been stored in a closet for the past ten years. I forgot about it. The can is called Nitro-Pak Premium Reserves Garden Seeds. Do you think these seeds would still be good? One of the items listed is Swiss Chard (Foorfhoo) Do you know what that is? Thanks
I doubt it very much but a germination test would answer our questions. I know the onions and carrots are no good but maybe, just maybe the tomatoes might be. A easy germination test can be done and go from there. Swiss Chard is a vegetable that grows somewhat like celery. Eat the stalks like celery.
Thanks for answering my question. I appreciate it.
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