it became apparent that levels of gamma benzene hexachloride on the seed, safe in practical tests in the field and in box tests in soil, were markedly phytotoxic in conventional germination tests ...

Here's our guide to growing your own. Before buying cucumber seed, check that they're ideal for your needs. Greenhouse cucumbers need to be raised in growing bags under the protection of glass ...

Germination is the process by which a plant begins to grow from a seed. Seeds need certain conditions to germinate successfully. Doctor Laura Bowden is a seed specialist, and I've asked her to try ...