Soft-billed birds, such as blackbirds and robins, often struggle to remove the husk. 'No-grow' mixes have been treated to ensure the seeds don’t germinate. This can involve chopping the seed into ...

With an increasing frequency and intensity of flooding events and an eye to capitalize on a common rice production technique, ...

Test germination rates by sprouting seeds first. Sprinkle 10 to 20 seeds on a damp, but not soaked, paper towel and cover it ...

A new variety of Kentucky bluegrass has been commercially released by researchers at Washington State University. "Matchless," developed from another bluegrass variety called "Kenblue," offers seed ...

Biology professor collaborates on ‘Nature’ study finding some local ‘wild’ plants, are dependent on intervention by ...

A languid, loving portrait of Black farmers in the South, “Seeds” is a mixture of celebration and lament. Family farming has been endangered, but for African American farmers, the land ...

Chia seeds provide fiber, essential omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, minerals, and antioxidants — components that may help lower cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure and promote other health ...