One of the most challenging things with starting plants from seed is knowing when and how much to water. Seed beds need to be kept evenly moist, like a damp sponge. If watered too much, seedlings ...

Starting seeds on the early side can lead to overgrown seedlings that won't transplant well.

Tomatoes are a classic summer staple and the taste of homegrown tomatoes outshines any store-bought ones. Growing them from seed also opens up the potential to grow a much wider variety of tomatoes ...

From pelleted seeds to autonomous transplanters, new technologies are reshaping how growers balance efficiency, accuracy, and ...

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...

Ready for some transplanting seedlings examples? Learn how to transplant plants outside to get your vegetable garden ready for summer! There are clear signs that your plugs are ready to transplant to ...

Most herbs take between a week and one month to germinate, which makes them some of the first you should start among other ...

Starting vegetable seeds indoors in late winter will produce seedlings that are ready to plant in the garden after the threat of frost has passed. Learn about the vegetables you should start indoors ...

A trend toward planting organic vegetable gardens to produce food for the table is gathering momentum, with renowned chef and author Alice Waters at the forefront. First lady Michelle Obama took the ...

Key Take Aways Slow-growing, long-season vegetables benefit most from being started indoors.Start tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, cauliflower, and celery indoors 8–12 weeks before your last frost ...

It's February, and despite the recent freezing temperatures, there's a long list of the best vegetables you can plant in Louisiana this month!