how long are vegetable seeds viable for?
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Most Vegetable Seeds Can Stay Viable for Years Most vegetable seeds remain good for about two to three years, but some, such as onions, deteriorate within a year and others such as lettuce, can successfully sprout after five years.
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There are many that say the seeds are not viable after three months of harvesting, but we have planted seeds that were several years old, and they grew! We have suspicions, that Moringa seeds can be kept indefinitely, if they are stored in an airtight or sealed container, in a dry place at normal room temperature.
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In reality, the longer they're left, the less fertile they become. If they're kept in ideal conditions, some authors - Gail Dammerow, for example, in her wonderful book "Hatching and Brooding Your Own Chicks" - considers it possible that they will remain viable for up to three weeks.
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Carrots should be ready for harvest about 60-80 days after sowing seeds, depending on the variety. The tops of the carrot roots will be about 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter and likely starting to pop out of the soil, though not necessarily.
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For best results when temperatures climb above 70 degrees F, store them in a plastic or glass airtight container and keep them refrigerated year round. They can also be frozen. Sunflower seeds with shells have an extended life and can be kept at room temperature for up to a year in cooler climates.
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Seed germination: 1-7 days. Vegetative stage, when the plant is growing just stems and leaves: three weeks to eight weeks or more. Flowering stage, when buds start to appear: five weeks to sixteen weeks or longer. Harvesting, drying, and curing: two to four weeks.
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The seeds will start to lose their richness after about 6 months, so try to eat them before too much more time passes. Fresh pomegranate seeds and/or thawed from frozen pomegranate seeds will keep in your fridge, well-sealed, for about a week.
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Zinnia seeds can remain viable for about 5 or 6 years.
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Exceptions and Storage Zucchini requires a cool, dry place for storing, such as the crisper drawer in the refrigerator. With proper storage, fresh zucchini harvested from the garden lasts about one to two weeks.
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Vegetables will last in the freezer from three months to a year depending on what they are. Some vegetables, especially leafy greens, need to be blanched before they are frozen. Also, not all mushrooms freeze well raw.
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Mustard is an ancient plant that's full of appeal for contemporary gardeners. The plants are easy to grow and produce seed in as few as 60 days. The greens are edible, the flowers attractive, and if the seeds are allowed to mature on the plant, they will self-sow and still provide plenty for mustard making.
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Overnight is usually good. Many sources recommend 8-12 hours and no more than 24 hours. Again, too much soaking and the seeds will start to decompose. If you use very hot water, the soaking time will decrease.
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The recommended shelf life of frozen vegetables is 8 to 12 months, but using them even sooner helps ensure that they'll look, feel and taste as close to fresh as possible.
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When Nyjer seed becomes moldy, it must be discarded. Nyjer seed is vulnerable to spoilage while in the feeder. Replace Nyjer every three to four weeks if it is not being actively eaten.
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Once opened, you can expect a bag of hemp seeds to last for about a year in the refrigerator or freezer. If you keep a package in your pantry, however, that shelf life will be more like 3 to 4 months. If you give your bag of seeds a sniff and they smell rancid, toss them.
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Gourds are usually fully dry in one to six months, depending on size. If you shake a gourd and hear seeds rattling inside, it's dry and ready to use. Discard gourds that rot during the drying process.
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After the plant blooms, the flower develops into a long, gourdlike plant that resembles a giant cucumber or zucchini. The gourds are then harvested and can be left to dry out for up to six months. Dried gourds are soaked in water, peeled, and their seeds are removed.