I know that seeds collected from my plants may not come true but that got me wondering how the seed suppliers know exactly how the packets they sell will turn out?
The seeds sold by seed companies are F1 seeds. This article will explain: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/f1-hybrid-seeds.htm
Do seeds adapt to a region? What is required for this to happen? I have heard that when saving seed from inbred lines it doesn't matter what you choose since they are all essentially clones.
Here is a great article from Cornell University that explains how regional seed is developed:
http://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2013/07/01/the-case-for-regional-seed/
Can you tell me anything about treating seeds with (Gibberellic Acid-3)?
Here is a helpful link: http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/GibberellicAcid.htm#GA-3 Information Sheet
If the link doesn't work, simply go here (http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/GibberellicAcid.htm) and click on the Gibberellic Acid-3 Information Sheet link.
Sow three seeds (Rajma, Gram, Moongdal) in small container. Water them and keep them in sunlight. Observe and record. 1. Time taken for germination 2. Height of the plant after 15 days
Here are links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/seed-germination-terms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/tips-for-growing-beans.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/indoor-organic-gardening.htm
I landed on your page searching for the best way to germinate seeds. Back in the dark ages when I was at school we used to use a paper towel or wet egg boxes. Your site is great. It wasn't until I saw the side bar article on how to keep kangaroos out of the garden that I realised that I really don't have a problem with kangaroos, but I do have deer coming into my garden and needlessly ravaging my hanging baskets. Anyway, I guess whatever I'm doing is working with regard to the kangaroos. I also think it's effective on other marsupials as we don't get any of those either. Fabulous thing the internet. Keep up the good work. On a side note, I can recommend deer whistles on my truck to keep deer away from the road, they also work on rhino, elephants, etc., as I've never hit one of those on my way to town. The photo is of an Elephant Head (Pedicularis groenlandica ) growing next to Washington Gulch (stream), which is out my front door. If you look closely, you'll see the individual florets are dead ringers for .....elephant heads!!
Thanks for your comments! Here is an article on seed germination that will be helpful:
Happy gardening!
After flowers have gone to seed, I collected them. Should I plant them now or in the spring?
Unless you have some that require cold stratification, it is better to store them in brown paper bags or envelopes over winter for spring planting. Keep them in a cool and dark spot. A temperature around 40 degrees F is best.
I am planting seeds for the first time and I don't have the small square seeding pots. I'm using medium round pots. My question is, how many seeds do you put in one hole/pot? Thank you in advance
The number of seeds depends on the variety that you are growing and the type and size of seeds.
For seeds such as tomatoes you can space several seeds in a pot. As these grow you can then separate the seedlings into individual pots.
For something like Nasturtium seeds, you might place 3-5 seeds per pot.
Read the back of your seed packets. They are full of information!
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-indoors-direct-sowing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/when-to-start-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm