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Jun 18
2021
  By tierrabonita

What is bolting?

Bolting happens when a plant reaches the end of its growth cycle. It changes from making leaves and roots to making flowers and seeds for the next season of plants. That is why bolting is often called "running to seed" or "going to seed." 

Should I use my full seed packet at one time?

A full packet of seeds might be too much for planting at one time in a home garden.

tierrabonita Fri, 04/09/2021 - 20:58
Why are my seeds pink, blue, or purple?

tierrabonita Fri, 04/09/2021 - 20:55
How do I store my extra plant seeds?

Save seeds directly from plants or those you don't use from a seed packet.  

tierrabonita Fri, 04/09/2021 - 16:04
Should I throw away my seeds on their expiration date?

Seeds in fact do not have an "expiration date", rather it is a sell-by-day, just like food.

tierrabonita Fri, 04/09/2021 - 15:56
Do cucumbers grown from "pickling cucumber seeds" have to be pickled?

tierrabonita Fri, 04/09/2021 - 15:39
How do I grow plants from seeds?

Try these twelve tips!

tierrabonita Thu, 04/08/2021 - 21:26
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