germination

White packs of salad, cucumber, beet, pumpkin, tomato, paprika seeds on fresh dark soil background. Planting vegetables. Preparation for garden season in early spring. (Photo: iStock - FotoDuets)
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How to store leftover garden seeds

Do not throw leftover seeds away, as most will last more than a year after the “sell by” date. Some seeds will keep 10 years (or more!) Read More

Hands Planting The Seedlings Into The Ground (Photo: iStock - RomoloTavani)
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Soil temperature is important for germination in the garden

Corn, Crops, Row Crops, Rowcrops, Soybeans

Volunteer corn, weed resistance highlight the 2021 Herbicide Guide for Corn and Soybeans



High salinity soils take special considerations to raise alfalfa

Sweater weather is time to sow seeds

Sweater weather is time to sow seeds

Diagnosing problems when growing transplants indoors

The art of growing seedlings indoors

The art of growing seedlings indoors

  • By Richard Jauron, Iowa State University Extension Horticulturist

Setting and achieving your cover crop goals

Starting your own veggie seeds