Propagation
How a Mini Greenhouse Can Boost Your Seed and Seedling Success
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 28 August 2020
If you grow plants from seed, you'll know the importance of reliable germination for producing healthy plants. Using a mini greenhouse can give your seeds the best possible start, as this article explains.
Growing from Seed: How Deep Should You Sow?
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 21 July 2020
To give your seedlings the best start in life, sowing at the correct depth is vital. This article explains why, and gives a handy rule of thumb for getting the depth right, whichever seed you're sowing.
9 Common Mistakes Which Harm Seed-Sowing Success
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 30 April 2020
In theory, growing plants from seed is simple. Unfortunately, there's plenty that can go wrong to spoil this happy sequence. This article explains how to avoid the most common seed-sowing problems to help ensure your success.
Using Smoke Treatment for Native Seed Germination
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 26 March 2020
Around 400 species of native plants rely on regular bushfires as part of their germination cycle. If you want to grow these plants at home, you need to simulate the effects of bushfire smoke, and here's how to do it.
How to Propagate Perennial Plants Using Layering
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 17 September 2019
Propagating your perennials is an great way of producing new plants for your garden. However, the most common method of cuttings can be a hit & miss activity. Propagation by layering is more reliable, and this article explains two ways of doing it.
Plant Cuttings
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 31 May 2019
Stem cuttings are an inexpensive and efficient way of producing new plants from your garden. Although many gardening guides treat taking cuttings as an advanced technique, it's actually very straightforward. This article tells you what you need to know.
Starting Seeds Under Plastic: A Simple but Fruitful Technique
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 31 January 2019
Stable conditions are essential for germinating seeds and one of the most important considerations is watering. This article describes a straightforward but essential technique for taking this problem out of the seed-sowing equation.
Should You Soak Your Seeds Before Sowing?
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 21 January 2019
Many gardeners swear by soaking seeds, saying it improves germination rates and speed significantly. But is soaking actually useful in most cases? This article explains the theory behind the process, and describes when it can make a worthwhile difference.
Starting Seeds Early
Author: The Seed Collection Date Posted: 2 August 2018
Not all plants fit their growing season to your local conditions. Any gardener who loves tomatoes will know all about the race to ripen fruits before the first frosts arrive. However, you can sow these & other cold-hating seeds in late winter.
How Cold Stratification Gives Seed Germination a Helping Hand
Author: The Seed Collection Date Posted: 17 July 2018
Some plants produce seeds that have evolved a period of dormancy to get them through a winter before germinating. Cold stratification is a method of simulating seasonal conditions to encourage reluctant seeds to germinate more reliably.
How Scarification Brings Stubborn, Slow-Germinating Seeds to Life
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 30 June 2018
Scarification is slightly intimidating word for what's really a simple but useful process. Some varieties of seed need a helping hand for speedy and reliable germination, and scarifying them for gardeners to tease more seedlings out from these seeds.
9 Reasons to Raise Your Plants from Seed (and 3 Slight Drawbacks to Bear in Mind)
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 8 May 2018
Every gardener needs to decide how to start their home-grown plants off in life. Is it better to raise them from seed, or to buy ready-grown seedlings? This article covers the many advantages of sowing seeds, along with a few minus points to consider.
Seed Sowing - A Guide for Success
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 12 April 2018
Growing seeds is an exciting and satisfying journey, but many small details can make the difference to your success. Planning is vital - before sowing, decide on how to give your seedlings the best start in life, and you'll be rewarded with healthy plants
Seed Treatments: Soaking, Scarification and Stratification
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 1 August 2017
Some seeds you plant may require special treatments. In this article we will explain what these treatments are, why they are necessary.
How to Store Your Seeds
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 29 April 2017
Temperature, moisture, light and time! In this article, we'll discuss how to best store your seeds to retain the best possible germination rate to help make your gardening experience a success.
How to Sow Tiny Seeds
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 31 March 2017
Sowing tiny seeds can be a daunting task and if not handled correctly can lead to disappointing results. This article discusses many of the challenges tiny seeds cause as well as many methods you can employ to ensure you get the best results possible.
Why grow from seed?
Author: John Mauger Date Posted: 28 April 2016
This article details 2 of the biggest advantages of growing your own food from seed; freshness and value! Did you know you could potentially grow 196kg of fresh food for under $7.00! Wow!
Leggy Seedlings
Author: Adam Boddy Date Posted: 29 January 2016
It's one of the most common issues you run into when starting plants from seed. What do you do when your seedlings grow skinny, delicate and spindly? This article can help diagnose why you are winding up with leggy seedlings and how to correct it.
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Planting Out Seedlings
Author: Sarah Rasdall Date Posted: 16 December 2015
Knowing how to transplant seedlings from pots into your garden is an essential skill every gardener needs to know. This article details some keys points to make sure your seedlings get the best start possible in their new home.
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Do I need to orientate my seeds when sowing?
Author: Bill Date Posted: 16 November 2015
When considering whether or not to use proper seed orientation it's important to understand that although most seeds do technically have a correct orientation, for most home gardeners seed orientation probably won't effect your results much either way...
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How to Give Leggy Tomato Seedlings a New Lease of Life
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 2 November 2019
One of the common problems home gardeners face when growing tomatoes is when seedlings become “leggy,” or too tall and spindly for perfect health. The article explains why this happens and offers an easy way to save your affected seedlings.
Know Your Seeds- Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Hybrid, GMO
Author: John Mauger Date Posted: 20 April 2017
A seed contains the blueprint or instructions to produce a new plant. Traditionally all seeds were open-pollinated. That is; the pollen from the anther entered the stigma and traveled to the ovary. Fertilisation occurred and seeds were formed...
How to Sow Tiny Seeds
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 31 March 2017
Sowing tiny seeds can be a daunting task and if not handled correctly can lead to disappointing results. This article discusses many of the challenges tiny seeds cause as well as many methods you can employ to ensure you get the best results possible.
Homemade Seed Tapes
Author: John Mauger Date Posted: 28 August 2016
Making seed tapes is easy and fun. It a great way to ensure an even sowing and is a good indoor activity for kids. This method is easiest for larger, easy to handle seeds such as beetroot but can also be used for smaller seeds such as carrots.
5 Learnings from a Greenhorne Green Thumb
Author: Lauren Eshman Date Posted: 23 June 2016
Before you think - “There’s no way I can garden!” I’m here to tell you that if I can do it, you totally can too! Here are 5 of my key learning's to help you get started.
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Mustard: More than Just a Spicy Condiment
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 19 April 2021
If you're keen on mustard's tangy flavour, it's easy to grow a wide range of varieties in your garden. This article explains all you need to know, whether you're growing mustard for its tasty leaves or fiery seeds.
Garden Tips- April 2021
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 1 April 2021
While your overall gardening activity might be slowing down as winter approaches, April is still an incredibly important month. The gardening hours you put in now will pay huge rewards over winter.
How to Sharpen Secateurs with a Tungsten Tool Sharpener
Date Posted: 31 March 2021
Sharpening secateurs, shears, knives, scissors, and many other gardening tools is straightforward using a specialised sharpener tool. And unlike using many mechanical blade grinders, there's no need to disassemble the secateurs first. Here's what to do.
Kale: Much More Than a Superfood Cliche
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 26 March 2021
Kale is nutritious, versatile and easy to grow. What's more, homegrown offers vastly better taste and texture than the coarse, bitter leaves too often found in stores. This article gives a guide to growing, harvesting, and using kale to enjoy it.
Armyworms: Preventing and Controlling Their Damage
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 18 March 2021
Armyworms are a group of caterpillar species which can lay waste to a garden. Although they prefer to feed on grasses and grains, any leafy plant is at risk if there's a serious infestation. This article explains the damage these bugs can do.
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