Long term seed storage

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  • Prepper_76

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    Jul 4, 2021
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    I keep a bank of seeds that I cycle through and replace but I’m unsure which seeds do best for long term storage. Anyone keep a long term storage bank of seeds?
     

    Prepper_76

    Member
    Jul 4, 2021
    13
    Great idea on the coffee filter! I’ve heard of using the silica gel packs also. I’ve dabbled in saving seeds but it’s something I want to do more of. So far I mostly have flower and herb seeds that I’ve harvested and kept.
     

    Glaron

    Camp pureblood 13R
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    Mar 20, 2013
    12,752
    Virginia
    I have normal seeds to plant.

    And SHTF seeds. They are vacuum packed, then in the freezer. Just because I can.
     

    Archeryrob

    Undecided on a great many things
    Mar 7, 2013
    3,064
    Washington Co. - Fairplay
    temperature and humidity changes are the worst things for storing seeds. Start with dry seeds and store in an air tight container in the basement and add a desiccant pack in it.

    I just went through this and planted corn in my neighbors garden and replanted it again yesterday for late corn. Nothing sprouted and I asked him about his seed and the said its 5 years old and was stored in the garage. Hot and cold and lots of humidity will destroy viability of the seed.

    I have sprouted 5 year old corn stored in the basement and just kept dry, dark and cool.
     

    Prepper_76

    Member
    Jul 4, 2021
    13
    temperature and humidity changes are the worst things for storing seeds. Start with dry seeds and store in an air tight container in the basement and add a desiccant pack in it.

    I just went through this and planted corn in my neighbors garden and replanted it again yesterday for late corn. Nothing sprouted and I asked him about his seed and the said its 5 years old and was stored in the garage. Hot and cold and lots of humidity will destroy viability of the seed.

    I have sprouted 5 year old corn stored in the basement and just kept dry, dark and cool.


    No basement here, but I have a few metal boxes that I have seeds stored in tucked in a closet, so that works ok I guess. I’ve thought about picking up some of 4patriots seed packs to try, not sure if they are worth the cost.
     

    Blacksmith101

    Grumpy Old Man
    Jun 22, 2012
    22,163
    End of season sales I buy leftover seeds and put them in my Seed Box (ammo can) in the basement. If SHTF I'll use whatever sprouts.
     

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