End of spring crops still in. Planting fall crops.
In The Garden October 3, 2025 Planting fall crops
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Garden Library
Seed Starting/Saving
Seed Starting – Transplant or Direct Seed?
Learn which seeds are best started indoors and which are best direct seeded. A practical guide to seed starting, transplanting, and planning by frost dates.
Seed Viability
Learn how long garden seeds can last with good storage. This seed viability guide includes common vegetables and general storage life.
Hardening Off Transplants
Learn how to harden off transplants before planting them outside. Gradually exposing young plants to sun, wind, and temperature changes helps prevent transplant shock.
Seed Saving Guide
Seed Saving Guide Crops – The chart is organized alphabetically by crop type, all the way from amaranth to wild...
How to Start Seeds
How To Start Your Own Seeds I really enjoy starting my vegetables and herbs from seed. Every time I see that first sprout...
Safe Seed Pledge
The Safe Seed Pledge: "Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation...
Seed Saving Basics
Germination Chart
Germination Chart (Days to germinate are for optimal conditions) Type...
Seed Storage
Seed Storage The Florida Backyard Vegetable Gardener's Way There are many companies out there selling "Seed Vaults",...
Seed Saving and Germination Testing
Seed Saving and Growing Your Own Seed Saving can become a very addicting hobby. It is also a way to insure seed quality and...