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How long will seeds keep?

15 years ago

I did alot of bargain shopping for seeds last year w/ the hopes of REALLY getting into winter sowing this year now that I have a better handle on it (this is my 2nd year WS).

Of course then we found out we're expecting a baby in April! Obvious, the priorities have shifted a bit & I've come to the conclusion that I need to cut back on sowing this year. Being in Zone 5b/6a in MA, there's alot of tender annuals I'd generally start in the spring. But that's not going to work out this year seeing how our due date is April 12th.

I've decided to exclusive focus on hardy perennials and annuals that I can sow NOW and forget about the "tender stuff" until next year.

Which leads me to my question...all these packets of tender annual seeds that I have.....will they keep until next year? I generally store my seeds in a tupperware container in the fridge. Think they'll hold out?

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