I recently came across a large stash of expired seed packets at work, and my manager said I could take a box home. Now, I have hundreds of seed packets, and I'm not really sure what to do with them. I know that while germination rates may decrease over time, some seeds can remain viable for years. Should I give some away, sell them cheaply, plant a bunch randomly, or just continue planting them until they stop germinating?
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That's such a fun find! Seeds can still be good even if they're old, so I say put them to use and share them with others! Selling them might not be the best idea, especially since they were free for you. What types of seeds do you have?
You should think about starting a seed library! It would be a great way to share the seeds with others. A local library might even have one already. Plus, I've kept seeds for years, and they've still germinated. Just keep them cool and dry, and you'll be fine!
I love guerilla gardening! You could make seed bombs and toss them around your city. It's a fun way to help out nature and spread some plants everywhere. Just make sure to be respectful of the spaces you're planting in! If some seeds are older, it might not hurt to plant them all and see what works.
That's a great idea! I hadn't thought about a seed library. I'll have to check it out.