On Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:05 +0000, Ankur wrote:

Are there any books, websites or journals where one can find information
on germinating/growing plants?

In particular, I have Plantago ovata ("isabgol") seeds but haven't been
able to find much information on when/how to sow the seeds. I've tried
direct sowing and in a small seedling tray at the start of Victorian
summer (in Australia), but haven't achieved any success.

Just curious, why would you want to grow your own laxatives? I don't see
the advantage of home grow psyllium. I could see having a plum tree and
making your own prunes, prunes are tasty, but making your own Metamucil
seems like a waste of time. What am I missing? Does isabgol have some
other use?