Seeds

The whole basis for gardening as we know it lies in seeds! We know what seeds look like but what are they? Seeds are small embryonic plants that are enclosed in a covering, and usually filled with stored food. Seeds are the product of the ripened ovule of gymnosperm and angiosperm plants that occurs after fertilization and growth within the mother plant. Seeds, however, are not the only way that plants reproduce. Some more primitive plants such as moss, ferns and liverworts have entirely different processes. Seed plants, you might say, have it easy! But enough about the plant kingdom – what kind of seeds can you find for your garden?

Buying The Right Kind Of Seeds

What do you look for when you are shopping for garden seeds? Of course, choosing a garden seed has something to do with what kind of garden you want to keep. What kind of crops, flowers or plants do you want to grow? Beyond the obvious however, one also has to consider the terrain and geographical characteristics of growing plants. When you're dealing with wine or coffee this is known as the “terroir”, the special characteristics that geography bestows upon the cultivator. Some plants, flower, vegetables or fruits may not grow well in certain areas, gardens with a certain type of soil or under various weather conditions. A gardener may choose to research his chosen seed well before buying it and readying the soil.

Finding Seeds Online

First, start by researching the garden seed company. Some of the most popular online garden seed companies include Pinetree garden seeds, Butterfly garden seed packets, Garden Seed Agastache and Organic Garden Seeds. Some helpful websites include Super Seeds, Swallow Tail GardenSeeds and Organica Seed.

One thing that can help a gardener choose the seed of their choice is a garden seed catalog. Garden seed catalogs give the gardener pages of information on seed types, how to grow various seeds and the best type of seed to choose for the region. Some garden seed companys' catalogues offered online include Burpee, Park Seed, Seed Man, Nichols Garden Nursery and Rex Seed Co. Quidoo and Organic Seed offer free garden seed catalogs. The About website also offers a large list of free garden seed catalogs available online or in print. Where can you find free garden seeds? Grow Organic and Live Monarch have special deals in place where you can get seeds for free. The cheapest way to get the seeds you want may be in ordering bulk garden seeds. Selecting your seeds is one of the most enjoyable gardening experiences – second only to seeing the finished plant!