For self-employment income earned in 2013 and 2014, the self-employment tax rate is 15.3%. The rate consists of two parts: 12.4% for social security (old-age, survivors, and disability insurance) and 2.9% for Medicare (hospital insurance).
A seedbed is a plot of garden set aside to grow vegetables seeds, which can later be transplanted. seedbed is a plot of garden set aside to grow vegetables seeds, which can later be transplanted.
Seed propagation mat. An electric seed-propagation mat is a heated rubber mat covered by a metal cage which is used in gardening. The mats are made so that planters containing seedlings can be placed on top of the metal cage without the risk of starting a fire.