How long do the seeds store for unopened in this container?
1705867
I have a had mine stored in my freezer for two years now. Haven't had any problems with them. Don't plan on taking them out for at least another 3 years so it will be 5 years total when I will open and use. That will be the true test of time so far on my list. But if these are true heirloom seed, they should be able to last a lot longer than that.
1705868
Can't really say. The thing to remember is that lowering temp for each 5 degrees can add several years to the seeds viability. Note: corn found in Egyptian tombs have been germinated. you are looking at 3000 year old seed. Older seeds usually have higher faulure rates. This is normal. So just take care of them and keep them cool. The 5 years they say, can bee extended a lot.
1705869
I bought my seeds two years ago and they are still producing new plants (even if in less percentage) like if I plant 10 seeds 7 plants will grow.I also notice some seeds are more 'durable' then other.
1705870
I bought my seeds two years ago and they are still producing new plants (even if in less percentage) like if I plant 10 seeds 7 plants will grow. I also notice some seeds are more 'durable' then other.
1574673
I put mine in the freezer. I've used seed over the years and seen little degrading in germ rate. That's how the huge seed vault keeps em fresh.
1142231
I leave them in the bag they came in and leave them in the pantry. I use mine pretty quickly so don't have them for long. However, I would imagine since they are dried you can store same way for a longer period.
2284824
I store opened and unopened bags in an airtight container for months. If you're worried about it try storing bags in the freezer.
1687612
I had opened a bag of this and used a small portion. I stored the remainder in a double zip lock bag. It lasted the for the 3 weeks it sat before I finished it. As for how long over all I can not give you a definitive answer on that part of your question. Make sure to keep it dry and I would think you would be ok.
433421
Chia seeds last a very long time! I store mine in air tight containers in a cool, dark pantry.
1851922
Yes they are to be stored/kept in the fridge to keep fresh as possible as it is the EFA's in the seed that can spoil. If you kept them out I would not use the best before as a guide. Hope that helps.
1900241
Most seeds last for years if properly stored. After a few years though they start taking longer to germinate and the rate of germination decreases. Also keep in mind that these produce seed that you can save too. To properly store them put them in a zip-lock bag and put them in the refrigerator. They should be good for years.
2035906
It forms an airtight seal. So it depends on what you put in it. If you use it for coffee it stays fresh for months, like four or so as coffee generally does not have any bacteria that makes it decompose and there wont be any getting into the seal. The same goes for most seeds. But if you put something like, say, a piece of celery or a piece of an apple, it may only be a few days - depending on the temperature. That's a good experiment to try.
2009120
Unopened I think it should last several months. Opened and refrigerated, I have had containers last as long as 3 months (at which point I used up all of the gochujang - it did not go bad)
1732760
I dont know how many years you can store them but this is the second year I am using these seeds and they are still growing.
1852040
I have kept raw sesame seeds in the cabinet for a long time, up to 12 months I think. They can get a little stale if you don't keep them tightly sealed. Refrigeration will make them last a lot longer I'm sure.
1516450
All nuts have oil. Oil gets rancid so I freeze all nuts in airtight containers and only put out a few ounces to be stored in fridge. This way, you won't even need to be concerned with shelf life or expiration dates as nuts, especially if they're vacuum-packed, will stay fresh in the freezer indefinitely. But to specifically answer your question, I would say shelf life of unopened nuts could be anywhere from 1 month to 6 months, depending on how fresh they were when packaged and what temperature room they were stored.
225306
They have a long shelf life. I just keep them unopened in the pantry. Once opened, I store the opened bag in a gallon ziplock bag for several months with no problem.
1226564
I have stored a bag on my kitchen shelf for six months and it's still sprouting well when used. (I keep the bag closed so the seeds do not dry out.)
433419
We just keep them in their box/bag in the pantry (as the previous answer noted, the pantry is cool and dark). Because they are seeds, they don't really have a shelf life.
1226567
The seeds probably last up to 2- years in a cool,dry place, like most live seeds. They last longer in the fridge, not freezer. The sprouts last a few days in the refrigerator. I always continue to rinse them at least once a day. They begin to wilt in when they get old. It's similar to keeping lettuce, with a little longer shelf life if you keep them rinsed, maybe up to 5 days.