Seed packets provide insight on viability and germination rates.

Try these easy tests to check if your old seeds are worth planting or if you should buy new ones. Most vegetable and flower seeds can last 1–5 years when stored properly. Check seed viability by ...

Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good? Yes, there is a simple way to test all your old seeds to see if they are still ...

Question: I have quite a few leftover vegetable seeds. How can I make sure they are viable before I plant them or buy more? Answer: Most seeds that are not more than a year or two old are still viable ...

Did you once buy a packet of 250 zucchini seeds, not realizing that four plants would be more than enough for the season? Are you now left wondering if the remainder of the packet is still good enough ...

I have quite a few leftover vegetable seeds. How can I make sure they are viable before I plant them or buy more? Most seeds that are just a year or two old are still viable. There is a simple way to ...

Starting your own plants from seeds can save a lot of money and give you way more choice than you’ll find at plant-buying time... even in the biggest garden centers. When you start your own seeds ...

No one wants to spend their time planting seeds that won’t grow. But if your vegetable, herb, or flower seeds have been languishing in a storage box or shelf for a few seasons, they may not sprout ...