Tucked away in a remote desert town, a hidden vault safeguards Chile's most precious natural treasures. From long-forgotten ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Some seeds have hard outer shells that slow or prevent water absorption. Soaking or scarifying (scratching or nicking the seed coat) helps speed up germination and improves ...

A bill at the state Legislature would create a program supporting the production of virus- and pest-free plants to ...

What began as a weekend experiment has now evolved into a daily activity — one that nurtures health, sustainability, and a ...

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Want to grow papaya at home? Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide on how to grow a healthy papaya tree from seeds in pots, ...

Cornus mas The Cornelian cherry is in the dogwood family but native to Europe and western Asia. The Coral Blaze cultivar is ...

The black-bulb yam excels at mimicry, producing small clones of itself that look like the dark, shiny berries of seed-growing ...

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When you bite into a ripe, juicy papaya, it’s hard not to enjoy its sweet flavour and bright orange colour. This tropical fruit is a key part of many diets. People love it not only for its taste but ...

Papaya seed extracts have shown the ability to inhibit harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus in lab studies. This might be your clue to consume some every now and then.