If, like me, you store seeds for future planting, it’s worth checking they will germinate. Luckily, the process is simple I like to think of myself as an organised person, but if you met my seed box, ...

Maintaining seed quality has been a subject of study in the Farm Journal Test Plots for many years. Through our program, the plot crew has learned how to handle seed in order to maximize its potential ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question. Germination tests can be performed using ...

Pure seed definitions (PSDs) Seed germination capacity testing Variety identification Purity determination Testing the seed purity When placing the sample under the camera and zooming in on the seeds, ...

Although using certified seed is the best way to ensure quality, replanting seed from good looking grain fields is a regular practice on some farms. Here are some factors to consider for getting the ...

Scotland’s plant health authorities are introducing targeted post-harvest virus testing in seed potato crops of the variety ...