The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

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Sow frisee seeds a quarter-inch deep and at least two inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Keep the seeds consistently moist and thin the seedlings to 10-12 inches apart once the ...

By sowing seeds early on in the year, you get a longer growing season, giving crops like tomatoes a better chance of ripening by the end of summer. If you have a heated propagator and grow lamp, you ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...

Any Feng Shui enthusiast with a green thumb will know that snake plant benefits are truly transformative. Snake plants are extremely attractive and valuable plants, with more benefits than you may ...