gardengater
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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:29 pm Post subject: How do you store seeds and how long do they stay viable? |
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Does anyone know how long hand collected or commercial seed stays viable?..and what is the best way to store them?
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eileen

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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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I keep mine in home-made brown paper seed packets. They are stored in a plastic container which is kept in a cool, dry place. I have had seeds germinate after three to five years but it all depends on the variety.
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gardengater
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:20 am Post subject: |
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Thanks both of you.
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Netty

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Southern Ontario zone 5a Posts: 9959
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:08 am Post subject: |
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I save the return envelopes from bills and junk mail to store my seeds in
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