Did you know some seeds like, and even need, the cold before sprouting? Seeds can have various types of dormancy requirements ...

The easiest way is a cut test. Take random samples of ~10 fruits/seeds and cut them in half to see if solid. Many maples, ...

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This time lapse depicted a white hyacinth through cold stratification and growing from a bulb to bloom. Hyacinth bulbs need to be chilled for a period time to bloom properly. We first chose a bulb and ...

This time-lapse shows the cold-stratified process and how a chestnut tree growing from a seed to a young plant. We started with a chestnut encased inside a small ziplock filled with moist peat-moss.

Whiskey is not recommended for treating a cold because it can suppress your immune system. A hot toddy might help with cold symptoms, but the whiskey doesn't add much benefit. There are better home ...

Cold air cannot freeze or harm your lungs, but it can cause the airways to tighten and narrow (bronchospasm). Individuals with asthma or COPD are more prone to bronchospasm when exposed to cold air, ...