Saving seeds
In a garden to grow year after year, I think I have accumulated many garden seed packs. Cross the inventory, I realized that some of my saved seeds go back until 1999.Knowing that the seeds do not last forever, (well, at least most seeds) decided to verify the age of feasibility for some garden seed. If they are too old to germination percentage will be much smaller and save their seeds was a waste of time.
The chart below gives the average age of feasibility of seeds stored under “appropriate conditions” which means that seeds should be kept in a cool, dark place with temperature and humidity.
Seed Storage
Storing seeds in a small bottle of Mason, vacumn seal bags or air tight plastic bag with a packet of silica gel.If you do not have milk powder silica gel use dry, wrapped in a coffee filter.
For long-term storage, the seeds can also be saved in the refrigerator or freezer. Seed chilled proved to be 10 times more viable seeds stored at ambient temperature. frozen Seeds have a lifespan even more when their humidity level is down 8% before freezing. This can be achieved by placing the seeds in a jar with 1/2 kg of silica gel during a week when the gel turns from dark blue to a pink and dried seed break instead of bending when folded, then they are dried enough to freeze dried Quickly, the seeds of transfer to another container and freeze to save for future use.
Average stored seed Viability
Beans: 3-4 years
Beet: 6
Broccoli: up to 5.
Cabbage: 4
Carrot: 3
Cauliflower: 4-5
Celery: 50% up to 8
Corn: 2-3 Popcorn: 50% up to 5-10
Cucumber: 5
Eggplant: 4
Gourds: 5
Lettuce: 6
Melons: 5
Onion: 1
PEA: 3
Pepper: 2
Pumpkin: 6
Radish: 5
Spinach: 3
Squash: 6
Tomato: 3-10 depending on the variety
Watermelon: 6
If you are saving their own seed, make sure your seeds are completely dry before storing and labelling each packet with a name, date and other notes to the next year. Unlike open pollination seeds (inheritance), seeds of F1 hybrids will not be true to the original plan.
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Popular Questions
When is the best time for saving seeds from garden plants?
Save seeds from fully mature, healthy plants after the fruits or seed pods have ripened. Allow fleshy fruits to become overripe, while dry pods should turn brown and begin to open naturally. Choose seeds from plants with desirable traits and avoid collecting from diseased or weak specimens.
How should you dry seeds before saving them?
Remove fruit pulp or plant debris and rinse the seeds when needed. Spread them in a single layer on a paper plate, screen, or clean tray in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Let the seeds dry completely for several days before storing them, turning them occasionally to prevent moisture from collecting underneath.
What is the best way to store saved seeds?
Place thoroughly dry seeds in labeled paper envelopes or airtight containers. Include the plant name and collection date, then store the containers in a cool, dark, dry location. For extra protection from humidity, add a small desiccant packet and keep the seeds away from heat and sunlight.
How long can saving seeds preserve their ability to grow?
Seed life varies by plant, but dry seeds stored under cool, dark, and dry conditions usually remain viable longer than seeds exposed to warmth or moisture. Test older saved seeds by placing a sample between damp paper towels and checking for sprouting after the expected germination period. Use the freshest seeds first and discard any that show mold, insect damage, or a musty smell.
