To propagate amaryllis by seed, harvest the seedpods soon after they turn yellow and begin to break open. Dry the seed pods a ...

Watch how a kiwi plant growing from a seed to a vine in this time-lapse. The seeds was extracted from a fresh kiwi fruit and ...

This time-lapse takes on how a lotus/nelumbo nucifera seed sprouting, rooting, and growing into plants. A small hole was scored on the chosen lotus seed to help with boosting germination. It was then ...

Green is good—but sometimes, you need a little extra pizzazz.

Soybean seed costs have risen to the point at which farmers don’t want to plant more seeds than they need for top yields, according to University of Illinois crop sciences professor Emerson Nafziger.

Thor Hanson, author of The Triumph of Seeds was doing fieldwork in Central America when he became fascinated by the seeds of a giant rainforest tree known as the almendro. Hard as rock, impervious to ...

What is a native plant? Native plants are indigenous to a particular region and provide an essential foundation to support wildlife habitats for native insects and birds. Well-adapted to the local ...

Check out these tips for starting seeds indoors. Readers give their best DIY seed starting system ideas so you can grow your own vegetable seedlings at home this spring. Growing your own seedlings ...

Plant molecular biology is the study of the molecular basis of plant life. It is particularly concerned with the processes by which the information encoded in the genome is manifested as structures, ...

Buckwheat contains fiber and plant compounds with antioxidant properties. It may help support heart health and lower blood sugar levels. However, it may cause allergic reactions in some people.

Sprouted grain bread includes whole grains that have begun to sprout, or germinate. What you might think of as a grain is really a seed. With proper moisture and warmth, whole grain seeds begin to ...