Storing seeds

[Bika]

How do yall store your seeds, in what, is their a certin temp, light? I do know they can last up to 6 years.

 

[skychaser]

Store them in a cool, dark and dry place. I refrigerate mine. Some people keep them in the freezer, but be sure the moisture content is down to 7% before freezing to avoid damage.

Tobacco seed has a long shelf life. USDA studies have shown no decline in germination rates for 5 years when stored properly. Germination rates decline at about 2% per year there after. The ars-grin seed bank rotated their tobacco seed stock every 10 years.

 

[Knucklehead]

What he said. Think opposite of germination conditions.

 

[istanbulin]

I'll suggest, keeping your tobacco seeds in seed pods (but be sure they're all dried). Put them in a well-knit fabric bag then put the fabric bag in a tin can (so it won't get any light). If your climate is very humid you may add a pack of desiccant. Please remember, seeds need a little oxygen so a little ventilation is a must. Storing conditions should be cool (optimum 40 F - but this temperature is for professional seed savers because low temperature may cause condensation).

 

[Knucklehead]

Where do you buy the little bitty paper envelopes to keep seed varieties separate?

 

[Jitterbugdude]

I buy little tiny plastic bags from Wal Mart, near the craft section. I put my seeds into them, then put several packets into baby food jars.

 

[johnlee1933]

Where do you buy the little bitty paper envelopes to keep seed varieties separate?

AK, They're called "coin envelopes". I got a bunch a couple of years ago. They work fine here at home but they leak if put thru the mail. I'd like to switch to the plastic as they don't leak and the plastic doesn't seem to hurt the seed. Sooooo --- If you want 50 or so to try let me have your address and I'll give them to you.

John

 

[Knucklehead]

John - I appreciate the offer but it's sounding like plastic will be the way to go. Oh, wait a minute, will they be full of seeds? LOL

 

[johnlee1933]

John - I appreciate the offer but it's sounding like plastic will be the way to go. Oh, wait a minute, will they be full of seeds? LOL

Agreed. Sure if you need them.

J

 

[skychaser]

I use these. You can get yourself a lifetime supply for cheap.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24165&catid=883

Don't seal them up until the seeds are bone dry. And adding a pack of desiccant is never a bad idea.

 

[Knucklehead]

QUOTE=skychaser;22084]I use these. You can get yourself a lifetime supply for cheap.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24165&catid=883

Don't seal them up until the seeds are bone dry. And adding a pack of desiccant is never a bad idea.[/QUOTE]


That's a great website. Everything plastic you can imagine. I ordered the catalog. Thanks