Squirting cucumbers blast their seeds over distances hundreds of times their length, and now scientists know how the plants do it. A squirting cucumber in action is a remarkable sight, but if you ...
Scientists say they’ve worked out how the plant can fire its seeds up to almost 40 feet. By Carolyn Wilke The hairy, ground-hugging vines of the squirting cucumber Ecballium elaterium might seem ...
The key is to start simple. Selecting produce that is easy to grow from seed will ensure you don't fail and give up. Instead, opt for fast-germinating vegetables like radishes, and low-maintenance ...