Speed up germination for some veggies and flowers by soaking seeds before planting.

It isn't always possible to buy and eat only organic fruits and vegetables, so be sure to give conventional produce a good soak before eating it to remove residual pesticide. Fill your clean kitchen ...

Washing vegetables is a daily routine in most kitchens, but a quick rinse under the tap might not always remove stubborn pesticide residue. Many fruits and vegetables can carry surface pesticides, ...

Why do people soak beans before cooking them? Does it give any benefits? What about soaking lentils and dried peas? The short answer is that soaking beans, though not needed, has many advantages — ...