Seed and Seedling Identification

Best way to store Seeds

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:05:19 CST

1 Allow them to dry out well before storing.
2. Store them in Paper bag.
3. Do not store them in plastic bag since it retains moisture and it could create fungus.
4. Store them in cool dry place like basement or refrigerator and it would be viable for more time.
5. If you need very long term storing then you can store it in freezer. But seeds like sqash, gourd etc can't be stored in freezer.
6. Some seeds like garlic, onion etc. are needed to be stored in mesh bags.

HOW TO GROW MORINGA OLEIFERA - Miracle tree - horseradish tree

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:03:31 CST

1. Moringa is called miracle tree too. It's leaves, flowers and fruits are edible. You could grow them in pots too.

2. Moringa tree can grow more than 20 feet in tropical climates. They need lots of sunlight so they will do better in sunny location.

3. They can't tolerate below 50°F (10°C) so you need to treat them as house plant. During winter months they sould be kept indoors. Some times the plant shed all the leaves an
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Moringa Seed germination and seedling

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:23:23 CST

Moringa/drumstick seed sprouting method

Moringa seeds are viable upto two years but fresh seeds are better for germination.

1. Soak moringa seeds in lukewarm water for approx. 18 hrs. I kept mine overnight and upto noon.

2. Now take the seeds out from the water and put it in a sandwich/zipper bag and do not add any water in it otherwise it would rot. close the baggie well so that the moisture stays inside.

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Bitter Melon Seed, Seedling pictures

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:30:04 CST

Bitter Melon seed, sprout and seedling pictures

Here is the picture of bittermelon sprout.

Bitter melon seed sprouting is very easy. You don't need to nick the seeds.

Here is how to germinate bitter melon seeds?

Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 12 to 15 hrs. I do it in foam egg carton.

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Okra (lady's finger) seeds and seedling

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:08:03 CST

Here is some pictures of okra seed and seedlings.

Seedling pictures are of two stages of seedling growth. First one is just sprouted one and the second one is one day old seedling.

Fennel seed and seedling pictures

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:36:36 CST

These picture shows the seeds of Fennel and fennel seedling without true leaves.

Some more seeds and seedlings

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:18:32 CST

Marigold seeds and seedling pictures:
Here you will see seeds of Marigold picture and Seedlings in two stages. First one is the picture of just sprouted seedlings and then the second one is the picture of Marigold seedling after first true leaves developed.

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Pictures of Seeds and Seedling

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:41:11 CST

This blog will help you out to identify seeds and seedlings. You will find some pictures of hard to find variety of seeds, seedling and seedpods.

Stevia Seed picture

Stevia Seedling picture

Lettuce Seed and Seedpod

Lettuce seed can be found in white or black color. Here you can see seeds of butter crunch lettuc
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