Seed storage?

[SHRED]

Water and humidity proof in the refrigerator, correct?

What's the typical lifespan of stored seeds?

 

[automan2]

I've kept seeds stored in a closed container in my frig for years...I often have seeds that germ that were 7 yrs or more old but have no clue just how old is too old.
I'll prob find out as I sure buy a lot more than I can grow!

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

Old TmingMan from another forum germinated 40 year old seeds using this method:



“ Old TimingMan

I wish there was a easier way but so far my best luck has been scuffing them in a sandpaper tube, letting them set in a H2O2 bath for an hour while plunking them down every 15 minutes, and then using the GA3 at a rate of 500 PPM in distilled water with temps at the 80 degree mark from soak to sprout.”


I do not soak newer seeds but seeds that are a few years old or not stored well can benefit from a few hours to overnight soak in a mild kelp extract solution. There is naturally occurring GA3 and other minerals that promote germination in the kelp.

 

[SHRED]

I left my "extra" seeds in their little plastic capped containers in their resealable packets. I placed them in a Mason jar and vacuum sealed the jar. Then I placed the jar in the fridge.