Some seeds actually have better germination if the seed coat is cracked by freezing. Just FYI.
In general, if it’ll sprout in the compost bin, it can handle more abuse than most people think. Tomatoes and squash are both notorious for that.
“Tomatoes and squash are both notorious for that.”
I’ve grown a lot of usable potatoes in the compost pile, too. You’d think nothing good would come of mushy or sprouting taters, but if they had their way, they would be our new Overlords.
Well, behind Overlord Zucchini, of course, LOL!