Papaya plants are tropical, so they thrive in warmth. "Fresh seeds taken directly from a ripe fruit usually germinate in two to three weeks, provided temperatures stay above 70 degrees Fahrenheit," ...

While we continue to experience a winter wonderland, some home gardeners are thinking about getting a head start by starting ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tomatoes, amaryllis, poinsettias, palms, vegetables and ...

A perfect stand sets the stage for high ear count at harvest. Knowing the quality of your seed lets you avoid or manage potential stand problems. “Most tags list the warm germination rating, but few ...

I almost feel guilty writing about this because it is so simple that anyone can do it. So, what exactly is “it”? It is winter ...

Time-lapse of germinating and growing a mango tree from store-bought mango's seed. We bought a small ripen mango from the ...

Well have you got the planting bug yet? I was driving along East Main in Ashland last week and I saw a bank temperature reading of 65 degrees in contrast to the week before of 9 degrees. Wow! Can ...

Ever wondered whether you could grow a whole tree from the banana you just bought? Turns out you cannot, for the most part, and even if you could, bananas don't grow on a tree; they're botanically a ...

• Seeds for sweet peas and native California wildflowers should be planted in November to get the best blooms this spring. • Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been ...