How to store seeds?

pipesdrums · 10-01-2009, 06:09 PM

Hey, I just found a few seeds from some really good stuff. Anyone have any tips of how to store them over the winter?

-StashBastard- · 10-01-2009, 06:17 PM

I store in film cans or medicine bottles that are inside zip lock bags in the fridge.

Cool , dry and no light is the key.

The longer you store them the less seeds will germinate but one winter is easy.

I have stored seeds 10 years this way and still had 60 % germination rate.

SpankyMcLankey · 10-01-2009, 06:20 PM

If it's only over winter, you don't really have to worry about it as long as they stay dry in an airtight container whether that's a bag or a film canister. When I know I will be keeping seeds long term I put them in foam in a little metal box.

pipesdrums · 10-01-2009, 06:20 PM

Awesome, thanks for the good idea using film canisters.

stoneric · 10-01-2009, 06:31 PM

I use an envelope. I seal it and then cut one of the long ends off. I mix the seeds with uncooked(had to say it)rice. I then seal the cut off end with scotch tape and store in dark cool place.

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pipesdrums YaHookan Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 71 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Awesome, thanks for the good idea using film canisters.

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stoneric bougeman Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 0 Thanked 448 Times in 354 Posts	I use an envelope. I seal it and then cut one of the long ends off. I mix the seeds with uncooked(had to say it)rice. I then seal the cut off end with scotch tape and store in dark cool place.

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