How long do i have to plant the seeds before they expire with out freezing and stuff? I am not a gardner or farmer so this will be my first time.
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According to the packing list / storage information 3-5 years when kept in a cool dark place. You can also store in the fridge for 6-10 years. I'm just now harvesting golden zucchini and cucumbers I planted about a month ago. Good luck!
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We recommend planting them within 1 year so saving them for a few months is no problem! Store them in a cool dry place.
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I attached the website I get my sprouting information from. Their chart says alfalfa sprouts have a shelf life of 4 years. But, freezing the seeds will increase shelf life by 4-5 times. I keep my seeds in the freezer and only use 2 tablespoons at a time. My seeds have always sprouted! Good luck, hope the website it helpful. http://www.sproutpeople.com/grow/storage.html
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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.
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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.
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I started cool weather seeds this week (lettuce,spinach,peas). I'll start other plants probably next week. I watch how cold it will get overnight. If it stays above 32, I figure most seeds will be ok. By the time the little shoots have started coming up, it will be staying warmer at night. I'll bring in geraniums and pansies in the next week or two. I've been in the greenhouse the past few evenings and it is still pretty warm. I always go by Zone 4 for Colo. And I always try to pick perennials that are native to this area. You can't go wrong with any of them. They take the cold weather better. It's always trial and error with these little grow house. Good luck and thanks for asking! I started cool weather seeds this week (lettuce,spinach,peas). I'll start other plants probably next week. I watch how cold it will get overnight. If it stays above 32, I figure most seeds will be ok. By the time the little shoots have started coming up, it will be staying warmer at night. I'll bring in geraniums and pansies in the next week or two. I've been in the greenhouse the past few evenings and it is still pretty warm. I always go by Zone 4 for Colo. And I always try to pick perennials that are native to this area. You can't go wrong with any of them. They take the cold weather... » Read More I started cool weather seeds this week (lettuce,spinach,peas). I'll start other plants probably next week. I watch how cold it will get overnight. If it stays above 32, I figure most seeds will be ok. By the time the little shoots have started coming up, it will be staying warmer at night. I'll bring in geraniums and pansies in the next week or two. I've been in the greenhouse the past few evenings and it is still pretty warm. I always go by Zone 4 for Colo. And I always try to pick perennials that are native to this area. You can't go wrong with any of them. They take the cold weather better. It's always trial and error with these little grow house. Good luck and thanks for asking! « Show Less
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Because you don't get excessive cold weather anytime soon would probably work. 60 degree weather should be ok to put out seeds. Plenty of sun and keep moist to promote germination.
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If they are ACTUALLY milkweed seeds (mine weren't!), stratifying them helps germination. Place them in damp soil in the fridge for a couple of months. Then put them in a warm location to sprout. I know this doesn't help for this year, but I hope it'll help you later. :)
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You can plant them right through the fall, as long as you can work the ground. The biggest issue is that you want the roots to be well established, so that when the ground freezes, it does not heave the plants up out of the ground. You can prevent this by hilling your plants and then covering them with plastic or a good, heavy mulch. I've planted during every season (except winter, of course) and as long as I understood the dangers and prepared for them, I have had no problems. Hope this helps.
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We raked the area then spread seeds by hand. Watering the area well that was it, no digging. Just check the expiration date of seeds! That is where we ran into a problem. Old seeds but they did grow.
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i have not received my seed yet , apparently it got lost but the shipper is re-sending it to me.in the caribbean here we just plant in the soil , but for other countries with snow you have to refridgerate for at least 2 - 4 weeks before planting.
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That is how much one of these sold for at auction, from my understanding. I tried to grow them, but had no luck. They are a cold weather seed, meaning, any sun heat will kill the plant.
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Yes I definitely freeze mine and they stay fresh for a very very long time.Ive tried a lot of hemp seeds and I find that the quality of these is really good!
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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.
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If the seeds are stored correctly (not in a freezer or fridge) they should last several years. I planted some that were two years old and I had a 90% germination rate.
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I don't know. We live in South Carolina and plant them in the spring and save the seeds from the flowers for spring replanting. My guess in warm climates that will not get a hard freeze they might do OK
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Hi there, thank you for your question. This is Lisa, the owner of Zziggysgal. Here's some tips on the best way to keep your seeds viable during long periods of storage.1) Most importantly, do not freeze them because each seed contains a tiny droplet of water at its core to be used upon germination. When water freezes, it expands, damaging/compromising the seeds cell structure.2) The secret to keeping them viable longer is to carefully choose a storage place that does not experience extreme fluctuation in temperatures. 3) I like to place my leftover packets of seed sealed in a good old fashioned mason jar. Hi there, thank you for your question. This is Lisa, the owner of Zziggysgal. Here's some tips on the best way to keep your seeds viable during long periods of storage.1) Most importantly, do not freeze them because each seed contains a tiny droplet of water at its core to be used upon germination. When water freezes, it expands, damaging/compromising the seeds cell structure.2) The secret to keeping them viable longer is to carefully choose a storage place that does not experience extreme fluctuation in temperatures. 3) I like to place my leftover packets of seed sealed... » Read More Hi there, thank you for your question. This is Lisa, the owner of Zziggysgal. Here's some tips on the best way to keep your seeds viable during long periods of storage.1) Most importantly, do not freeze them because each seed contains a tiny droplet of water at its core to be used upon germination. When water freezes, it expands, damaging/compromising the seeds cell structure.2) The secret to keeping them viable longer is to carefully choose a storage place that does not experience extreme fluctuation in temperatures. 3) I like to place my leftover packets of seed sealed in a good old fashioned mason jar. « Show Less