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Grow Lettuce in Summer

Grow lettuce through the summer without bolting with a little knowledge and preparation we'll share with you. Imagine your own fresh lettuce this summer!
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Homegrown Sprouts Safety

Homegrown sprouts are an excellent alternative to meat, especially for vegetarians and vegans. They are healthy and nutritious if grown, tested and sprouted right.
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Spring Onions – When and How to Plant

Spring onions are easy to grow and give great harvest in about two months. See how to choose, plant, grow and harvest them!
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Salsify – the Vegetable Oyster

Salsify or oyster plant is an ancient herb that was eaten as a vegetable by the Greeks and Romans. Hardy and tasty, it is being rediscovered today.
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Seed Testing and Preservation: A Behind the Scenes Look at Seed Testing Labs and the USDA

Everyone wants higher quality seed - from the home gardener to the production grower. Seed testing and seed preservation improve seed quality.
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How to Grow Sprouts at Home

Sprouts need only 5 minutes a day, matures in about a week and has more nutrients per calorie than any other type of food. Easy to grow and delicious!