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Ohiogal

(35,178 posts)
Thu May 17, 2018, 07:10 PM May 2018

Does anyone know....

the best way to store unused plant seeds so that you can use them next year? Freeze them? Store in a cool dry place? etc.

Thanks in advance!

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Does anyone know.... (Original Post) Ohiogal May 2018 OP
Either way Major Nikon May 2018 #1
each type of plant's seeds have different duration of viability as well NRaleighLiberal May 2018 #2

NRaleighLiberal

(60,570 posts)
2. each type of plant's seeds have different duration of viability as well
Thu May 17, 2018, 07:57 PM
May 2018

I store tomato seeds in coin envelopes in my office - get excellent germination up to about 14 years - things drop off drastically at age 16.

Peppers and eggplants have much shorter duration - 5 or 6 years then big drop off.

Each flower type will have a different duration.

Freezing will definitely prolong life - but keep the moisture out - and let them come to room temp before opening whatever container you use so that moisture doesn't rush in.

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