Category Archives: Seeds

January is time to order Cherry Tomato Seeds, Ugly Tomato Seeds and Heirloom Tomato Seeds from Seed Catalogs

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Tracy

The holidays are over and the decorations are once again in the attic. If you are staring out the window in between watering your houseplants and dreaming about spring, the time has come to check the mailbox. Right now is … Continue reading →

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Starting Seeds Indoors

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Tracy

About a month to a month and a half before your last yearly frost date is a good time to start seeds indoors. Seedlings take up to 6 weeks to mature to the point that they can be transplanted outdoors. … Continue reading →

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What is Seed Viability and Why Is It Important?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Tracy

If you pick up an old package of seeds and plant them, you’ll notice that not all of the seeds sprout. The age of seeds determines their ability to sprout. This is known as seed viability. Not all seeds lose … Continue reading →

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