storing seeds

Mohashesh

Member

Apr 7, 2014

• #1

Hi everyone,

What is the best way to store seeds if you don't plan on planting them soon?

Does the seed loses quality when time passes by or can be maintained?

Thanks

 

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CanNewbus

Member

Apr 7, 2014

• #2

I'm also interested in this. I heard it was best to store in a dark location in an air tight container. If storing for long fridge them. This is all second hand information so please correct me if my information is wrong.

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RockyMtnMan

Well-Known Member

Apr 7, 2014

• #3

I keep mine in the fridge with those aspirin bottle desiccants in them.
I use a dark plastic container with a screw down lid.
I'm only an active member though, better check with a higher status individual.

 

kagecog

Well-Known Member

Apr 7, 2014

• #4

As long as the area your storing is dark, cool, and has a relatively low humidity, its perfect! I've had seeds left in dresser drawers for years sprout roots no problem when I went to germinate.

 

RockyMtnMan

Well-Known Member

Apr 7, 2014

• #5

I'd like that, but I can't find the like button again.
O well, it had me at a handful of likes and if my memory serves me correctly, I had over 600 likes and only 700 posts, so I don't think it would have counted yours anyways.

 

kmog33

Well-Known Member

Apr 7, 2014

• #6

Plastic containers in a brown box in a closet. Have seeds 5+ years old, still no problems with germination.

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Mohashesh

Member

Apr 7, 2014

• #7

thank you,

I currently have my seeds in a dark dry place, temperature is low-high. I'm I risking my seeds or doing fine. If they are at risk what adjustment should I do.

 

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POLLYPOKKET

Active Member

Apr 7, 2014

• #8

had 16 seeds in a 35mm film case for 10 years on a shelf in the living room, they all sprouted. as long as theyre dry, and free from humidity theyl be fine.