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avs0020 Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 95 Location: Kerry
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:09 pm Post subject: How to store seeds?? |
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Hi there. I have heard conflicting advice on how best to store seeds. I have the usual range of annuals, perennials and vegetables.
i read somewhere that seeds should be stored in the fridge, and I know that a period of cold is helpful when germinating perennials, but
1. can all types of seeds be stored in the fridge, and
2. is it possible to leave seeds too long in the fridge?
At present my seeds are in the small plastic bags that they came in, and they're all in a Tupperware box in my garage.
3. On average how long can seeds last and
4. Which storage method would result in longer periods of viability?
Thanks for the help
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tagwex Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 5188 Location: Co. Wexford
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Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:25 am Post subject: |
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First off i would change them into brown paper bags/envelopes.
If you have that many then have a look into freezing them.
You are going to get a few answers at variance on this one, each have their own favoured methods. _________________ “It’s my field. It’s my child. I nursed it. I nourished it. I saw to its every want. I dug the rocks out of it with my bare hands and I made a living thing of it!”
This boy can really sing http://youtu.be/Dgv78D2duBE |
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avs0020 Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Tagwex |
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Blowin Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 930 Location: Drimoleague, Co Cork
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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So that you know, the reason Tagwex said put them in PAPER, instead of plastic, is because they'll always have just a little bit of moisture in them and will go mouldy in plastic.
If 'Management' will permit, I always kept mine over the winter on the floor of the hot press/airing cupboard. Moderate warmth and dry. Dry is the key. _________________ A novice gardener on newly cultivated, stoney ground. |
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tagwex Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 5188 Location: Co. Wexford
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Just so that you know, for 'management' read her that I live in fear of!!!! Met her once, lovely woman. _________________ “It’s my field. It’s my child. I nursed it. I nourished it. I saw to its every want. I dug the rocks out of it with my bare hands and I made a living thing of it!”
This boy can really sing http://youtu.be/Dgv78D2duBE |
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Sue Deacon Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 31 Dec 2014 Posts: 2029 Location: West Fermanagh
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Storing seeds in a fridge for a short time tricks the seeds into thinking they have gone through a winter and when you take them out it is time to start growing!.
Don't leave them in plastic. Something we would all agree on, seeds need to be kept dry.
Viability depends on the type of seed. Grass and lettuce seeds last about a year before germination rates plummet. I once tried to patch a bare bit of the lawn with seed I bought the previous year. What a waste of time THAT was!
Some seeds can survive in drought situations for 50 years! Parts of the Atacama Desert don't see rain for decades. Yet when they do, the desert blooms!
Unless you can keep them in ideal conditions most seeds will last 3-4 years tops. _________________ Be humble, for you are made of earth
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