Preserving seeds most effectively?

S. African grower

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• Nov 28, 2018

• #1

So I bought some seeds that I'm not ready to plant yet, it was a bargain so I had to buy, the tin says you should store them in a fridge between 4-8degrees celcius, wouldn't this possibly cause condensation and maybe germinate the seeds?

 

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althor

Well-Known Member

• Nov 28, 2018

• #2

nope. they basically are in hibernation.

 

S. African grower

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• Nov 28, 2018

• #3

Thanks for the reassurance

 

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waterproof808

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• Nov 28, 2018

• #4

I keep mine in mason jars in the fridge and throw a few silica packets in. Make sure you bring it up to room temperature before you open the jar to keep the condensation from forming inside the jar. I just started some 3 year old seeds with 100% success.

 

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althor

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• Nov 28, 2018

• #5

I just throw mine in a tupperware and have not had any issues at all, even with seeds that have been stored for years at a time.