How many years will flower seeds stay viable?

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  1. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I went through my seeds yesterday getting them labeled and sorted.
    I have some from 2010... in general... will these still be viable?
    How long do you keep your seeds?
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    As far as I know all seeds stay viable for at least a year and most will be viable for two years Cheryl.
     
  4. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I have some seeds for Erleen's green cotton that are almost 10 years old and they still germinated and grew this year.
    I think it just depends on the plant, if they are annuals I would guess that they have a shorter shelf live than perennials.
     
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    calinromania Young Pine

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    YES it depends on the plant.
    Some need sowing right after you pick them.
     
  6. Theodoros

    Theodoros In Flower

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    agreement with Calin :)
     

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