How long do seeds last?
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How long do seed potatoes last?
Comments (1)Seed potatoes are not "seed" per say, they are potatoes still, and they are more than likely rotten or dried out after one year in storage, no good for planting. Buy some new ones, but be sure to plant them, the early the better. Protatoes are cold hardy in the spring....See MoreWANTED: How long do seeds last
Comments (2)It really depends on what they are. Some seeds are only viable for a few weeks, while others can last for tens or even hundreds of years. If they are for perennials, they will probably be good until next year. Annuals tend not to last as long, but if you keep them in the fridge, you should still get enough germinating to make it worth keeping them. Herbs and veggies can be all over the map when it comes to longevity. Onion and allium relatives don't keep that well, lettuce and many other greens are also short lived, but tomatoes, eggplants and peppers can last for many years. In any event, keep them and give them a try. I found some lettuce seeds once that were at least six years old, and I had a germination rate of at least 50%. I've also had one year old tomato seeds fail. You never know :-) Next year I would start at least some of the seeds in a wet coffee filter (placed in a ziplock baggie). Check daily, and transfer any germinating seeds to your seed trays. This way you can see what the germination rate is like, and if it is a complete failure, you will know early on and have time to buy some new seeds. BP...See MoreHow long do cactus seeds last?
Comments (6)My understanding is most cactus seeds can be viable for several years! I have yet to sow seed, but Im working on getting supplies and everything right now. Here are some links I've bookmarked, hope you find them useful http://www.kadasgarden.com/sowingcactiseed.html http://www.bcss.org.uk/seedraising.php http://cactusnursery.co.uk/seed.htm http://cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2144 (lots of cacti seed growing people here)...See MoreSeed life of various plants
Comments (11)I always thought that uncooked rice was a good dessicant, but there seems to be some controversy about that. It is said by some that rice absorbs water really well from boiling water, but not necessarily from air. I am told by electronics engineers who use dessicants for their circuits that rice works best as a dessicant only if it is specially dried to start out with. Salt is a good dessicant, which is why salt in salt shakers clogs up. I suppose rice works a little bit, which is why it is added to salt shakers to keep rice flowing freely. So, if you want something cheap, off-the-shelf, and effective, salt is probably your best bet. Allegedly, calcium chloride is an excellent dessicant. I think that's what you use for keeping your pickles crisp. If you have that around, use that. Non-dairy creamer is supposed to be pretty good as well....See Morezzackey
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