Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) Overview. Sed rate, or erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. A sed rate test isn't a stand-alone diagnostic tool, but it can help your doctor diagnose or monitor the progress of an inflammatory disease. When your blood is placed in a tall, thin tube, red blood cells (erythrocytes) gradually settle to the bottom. Inflammation can cause the cells to clump.
Wait to plant your yellow crookneck squash until three or four weeks after the last frost, when the soil has warmed. Create mounds of soil about 2 feet across. Use your hoe to dig a moat around the hill. Use four to five seeds for each mound. Poke holes at the top, 2 inches deep and three inches apart.
Bermuda grass is a popular choice that does well in hot-weather and takes between 10 to 30 days to germinate. Kentucky Bluegrass takes between 14 to 30 days to grow. Homeowners looking for something that grows in fast may want to turn to rye grass, which germinates in 5 to 10 days. However, rye grass is commonly used for foraging animals and grows tall and fast. It will need more frequent attention to keep under control.