what is the best way to store seeds longterm?
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LukeSkybud
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He's right. If you look at my recent post, all 9 of my seeds were saved over 3-5 years in my freezer.
Grow Monster
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I've had some for a couple years in my desk. Should I be worried? I assumed long as it was in a dry dark space I would be ok. How long do they last outside a fridge or freezer?
weednerd.anthony.850
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I’ve had near 10 year old seeds pop out of a drawer
Sadly germ rates go down with excessive age and storage conditions are also key so nowadays I put them in the fridge mostly in a sealed airtight container with desiccant packs
And seem to have no issues with germ rates currently
Herb & Suds
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I would crack a bunch and find out
Certainly fewer vigorous sprouts leaving in the warm area
Freezer #1
Refrigerator #2
LukeSkybud
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Worried? Fuck it dude just plant em and see
ismann
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I use these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDN43XV/
They're air-tight, just have to keep them in a dark, cool area.
They're air-tight, just have to keep them in a dark, cool area.
conor c
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Ive even had 20+ year old seeds pop from a drawer long as its in a cool dark and dry place and the seeds are all good ur ok i think people over think seed storage yeah maybe germ rates may go down a bit but not massive ime long as they stored as i said really its down to how good the seeds are in the first place i think shit seeds are shit seeds be it over time or not it is what it is and maybe i just been lucky all i know is i dont do anything fancy or have major issues popping em
Grow Monster
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The ones from almost 2 years ago im growing now and doing well (100% germ rate) but I like multiple different new strains each run so 6 beans might last me 6yrs before I go thru em. So far the desk draw has been working. I might put half of my stash in the freezer for long term storage to see if there's a difference.
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Herb & Suds
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How much are the radish seeds ?Tubes and then into an airtight container with dessicant packs.
For vegetable and flower seeds I save every year I just use plastic bags and then put those in an airtight container since I grow and collect them every year. I rotate them yearly.
xtsho
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That's how I store the seeds I make. I have seeds that I bought that came in tubes and I keep them in an airtight container the same way.
xtsho
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How much are the radish seeds ?
They're not ready for release yet. I haven't stabilized the strain. I started with a Cherry Belle and a White Icicle. The two varieties on the left. I let them cross pollinate and now I'm getting a variety of pheno's. I'll let you know when they're ready.
PopAndSonGrows
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Gee, how ever did people store seeds before the invention of the refrigerator/freezer
Just keep em in a dry dark place, preferably cool but not necessarily refrigerated.
Just keep em in a dry dark place, preferably cool but not necessarily refrigerated.
xox
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cold room or icebox
Nope_49595933949
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These work really well for seed storage.
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