[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Seed Viability -long term seed storage
Please consider printing out the list, and place in your seed storage container for future reference.

A commonly asked question is how long will the seeds remain viable?
Much of seed viability depends upon storage conditions.
The ideal storage condition for seeds is somewhere cool and dry.
For many homeowners a capped jar in the refrigerator serves the purpose.
Just looking at the seed will often give an indication of seed quality.
For seeds that are usually smooth and round or plump, they will not germinate well if they are pocked or wrinkled.
Peas, corn, and many other seeds are normally wrinkled but may not look as good as they should.
How long will vegetable seeds last if stored properly?

Seed and(Viability in Years)
Asparagas (3),
Muskmelons (5),
Beans (3),
Onions (1),
Beets (4),
Peas (3),
Broccoli (5),
Peppers (2),
Cabbage (5),
Pumpkins (4),
Carrots (3),
Radishes (5),
Cauliflower (5),
Spinach (5),
Corn (2),
Squash (4),
Cucumbers (5),
Tomatoes (4),
Lettuce (5),
Watermelons (4),

Source : Iowa State Extension
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/1995/3-3-1995/seedv.html

[Jane Long]

Thx!!

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Please see Post # 1438 (above) regarding long term seed storage and viability in years.
This is a pdf. that is available from Iowa Extension.
This Extension information sheet also provides for a method of testing seed viability to determine seed germination rate percentages.

This sheet is designed for the standard typical homeowner and gardener . There are other methods that can be employed for longer term (ie.: cold storage/freeze, oxygen absorbers, etc.).

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Thanks!

[metmom]

Excellent!

Thank you!

[CottonBall]

Awesome list, thank you! I’m kind of surprized the teeny little lettuce seeds last so long.