SEED - Tomato Gurus

How to Save Money on Seed Orders with Affordable Shipping Rates

Amateur seed sites are a great way to get organic, open-pollinated varieties at low prices. In Europe, these sites often have very reasonable shipping rates of 1-1.5 euro per order. However, if you're looking for hybrids, you may be out of luck as the standard pack size has decreased

STEVIA

Growing Stevia - A Guide to Getting Started from Seed, Cuttings or a Plant.

Stevia is a popular herb known for its sweet taste, and it can be grown from seed. However, many people find that germinating Stevia seeds is difficult and expensive. Furthermore, there are different varieties of Stevia available with names such as Sweetleaf, Candy, and plain old Stevia. Burpee offers a

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Seed Saving Made Easy: Learn How to Ensure Survival and Maximize Germination Rates

Saving seeds is a great way to ensure the longevity of your plants and can be done in several ways. Fermenting is one of the most popular methods, as it involves squishing the seeds into small mason jars with a little bit of water, leaving them for 5-7 days depending

GARDENING

Replenish Your Seed Supply for a Successful Garden - Smart Shopping Strategies to Save Money

Replenishing seed supplies is an important part of successful gardening. After many years of saving and trading seed, it can be a shock to find that some varieties have changed due to cross-pollination or degeneration. To ensure the best results, it's wise to replenish seed stocks from time to time.

WATERMELON

Try Your Hand at Watermelon Grownout 2019 - Get Advice, Seed & Strategy Ideas to Succeed

Watermelon Grownout 2019 is an ambitious project that will require a lot of seed. To ensure the best possible results, the plan is to start with 10 seeds of each variety and have 4 seeds started indoors around April 15th and 3 planted outside about May 10th, followed by another

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Find Variety in Your Garden: Explore the Abundance of MMMM Seed Swaps!

MMMM spoiler lists are a great way to find out what varieties of seeds are available in the swap. There is an abundance of blue, dwarf project, micro, hybrid/F1, green and hot weather varieties. Blue varieties include Amethyst Cream, Baby Blue Cherry, Black Beauty, Blue Ambrosia, Blue Berries, Blue

FREEZING

An Overview of Freezing Tomato Seeds for Long-Term Storage: Tips and Guidelines from Professional Gardeners

Freezing tomato seeds is a method of long-term storage that has been used for decades. It allows the preservation of genetic material and can be done in either amateur or professional settings. Seed banks are one example of professional seed freezing, where the internal moisture levels of the seeds are

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Celebrate Rich Garden Variety Brought To Us By Seed Savers Exchange

Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) has been a long-standing organization dedicated to preserving open-pollinated and non-GMO seeds. Recently, SSE seeds were spotted at Maas Nursery on Todville Road in Seabrook, Texas, marking the first time they have ever been seen in a commercial setting. Lifetime members of SSE are familiar with

TOMATOES

Remy Rouge Talks Tomatoes: Interview Highlights Seed Selection, Breeding Projects & Variety Choices

Remy recently had the opportunity to be interviewed about his passion for tomatoes. During the interview, he discussed how he got into the seed business and why he grows for flavor. Remy also shared his opinion that Santa Maria seeds are better than Romeo seeds. The 20-minute interview was well-received