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"old' seeds?
I read online that if your seeds are 2+ years old, you should get rid of them b/c they might be past their prime. Has anyone had success with 'old' seeds? I have a ton of seeds that are 4ish years old and it seems like a waste to toss them out. Based on what i remember in biology class, it shouldn't matter how old they are.
Re: "old' seeds?
The length of time of seed viability varies greatly, from months to years.
Lotus and Palm seeds can remain viable for hundreds of years.
Didn't they find some in Egypt that were still viable? I think it was grain or hops. I know weed seeds can last 25 years, just waiting for the right moment.
Anyway, it varies by seed. You can proof them by wrapping a few in a moist paper towel and sticking it on top of the fridge for a week or so and seeing how many germinate. If you have a low germination rate, just plant extra.
Here's a general guide for veggies:
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
Do a germination test on your really old seeds & go from there. Be sure to do the test early enough so that you can order/get more if they are bad.