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To: Diana in Wisconsin

How are you storing those seeds?


25 posted on 09/12/2020 8:14:56 AM PDT by freemama
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To: freemama; Ellendra

I just keep them in my pantry, in their packages in a plastic shoe-box sized container.

Don’t freeze seed - if there’s the tiniest bit of moisture, they can crack.

This isn’t for long-term storage; just for next year. Germination should be just fine.

Ellendra can explain about long-term storage if you’re interested.


36 posted on 09/12/2020 9:33:35 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: freemama

Most seeds* are fine in just a cool, dry place. Except for a few species, most seeds will keep for years that way. I grew tomatoes this year from seeds that were 20 years old, that were stored in a box in the corner of my bedroom. No special treatment needed. If you live in a hot climate, or one with high humidity, you might need to take special precautions, like keeping them in a jar with a desiccant packet, in a cool corner of the basement.

*There are exceptions of course, which are best kept in the fridge or freezer. They’ll usually say so on the package.


112 posted on 09/16/2020 2:34:54 PM PDT by Ellendra (A single lie on our side does more damage than a thousand lies on their side.)
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