Germination is the process by which a plant sprouts from its seed. Because it mostly happens underground, it’s such a ...

For example, lettuce and spinach seeds will happily sprout when the mix hovers between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, but they ...

Why does this matter? Turns out that sprout seeds themselves can be the starting point of a foodborne illness outbreak. The simple reason for this is that the seeds can be contaminated with ...