Are Year-Old Seeds Still Good to Plant?
I saved some seeds from last year, like sunflowers, zinnias, baby's breath, pumpkin, and Hopi red dye, and I'm wondering if they're still viable for planting this spring.…
seed storage
How Does Storing Seeds in the Fridge Mimic Winter for Germination?
I've been watching a lot of plant-related videos and heard about a method where you put seeds in the fridge for a few weeks to trick them into…
How Long Can I Keep Organic Seeds Before They Go Bad?
I'm curious about the shelf life of organic seeds that I've stored in a cool, dark place. Most of them are unopened, with a mix coming from 2011,…
Are Older Seeds Still Healthy and Vigorously Growing?
I'm curious about the viability of vegetable and tomato seeds that are several years old (around 5+ years). I just moved to a new place where I have…
Do Seed Shelf Life Estimates Really Matter?
I've been keeping track of my seeds and tossing out the old ones since I thought that was the right thing to do. But lately, I've had a…