tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post6385043841696966397..comments2024-03-27T07:35:21.832-07:00Comments on Plants are the Strangest People: Question for the Hive Mind: Seed Storagemr_subjunctivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-6483886425258095292009-09-01T06:10:44.706-07:002009-09-01T06:10:44.706-07:00Thanks for the great seed storage tips. They were ...Thanks for the great seed storage tips. They were much needed.Amyhttp://www.storageandbeyond.com/yard-storage/garden-storage/seed-storage.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-27320541514124064712009-07-22T06:16:12.713-07:002009-07-22T06:16:12.713-07:00Spare fridge explanation: We have an extra fridge/...Spare fridge explanation: We have an extra fridge/freezer in the basement. Mostly because we need the extra freezer space, so the fridge section isn't usually very full, unless we're cooking Xmas dinner or something. So stray seeds and bulbs have a way of moving in there, where husband is less likely to find them and complain about it...sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-71829871770221581522009-07-21T21:46:37.216-07:002009-07-21T21:46:37.216-07:00I've always heard that seeds should be allowed...I've always heard that seeds should be allowed to thoroughly air-dry and then kept in an envelope of paper. Being sealed in plastic prevents them from 'breathing' and encourages mould as a result.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-41600852891882654972009-07-21T09:49:22.272-07:002009-07-21T09:49:22.272-07:00Spread the seeds out on a paper plate or piece of ...Spread the seeds out on a paper plate or piece of newsprint for a few days to dry.<br /><br />After that I like to store them in paper envelopes, a good use for all that junk mail you may get, and write the names or notes on the envelope and keep in a cool dry area.<br /><br />The prescription bottles are a good seed storage device, you just have to make sure your seeds are dry before putting Chicago Gardenhttp://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-garden/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-76719431184020619352009-07-21T09:19:34.056-07:002009-07-21T09:19:34.056-07:00paper envelopes all the way. You can write on the...paper envelopes all the way. You can write on them and they don't mold.David Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048652090200340125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-4225726402646264832009-07-21T08:21:11.968-07:002009-07-21T08:21:11.968-07:00shelia:
You have a spare fridge?
Hadn't con...shelia:<br /><br />You have a <i>spare</i> fridge? <br /><br />Hadn't considered selling on eBay, because 1) I really do want a lot of <i>Portulaca</i>, and 2) I have no idea how well this is going to work, so I figure I need some seeds to waste. Also 3) I've found eBay difficult and confusing, the few times I've happened across it so far. Though I suppose, given what people pay for mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-42496831444583824332009-07-21T05:35:24.231-07:002009-07-21T05:35:24.231-07:00We use kitty litter as a silica alternative at the...We use kitty litter as a silica alternative at the lab. There's a particular type that's made of white crystals like rock salt (clay litters leave dust on everything). I generally just store seeds in paper bags, or sow them in the fall and let them figure it out on their own.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589473046882217457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-37176982658568137662009-07-21T05:28:34.508-07:002009-07-21T05:28:34.508-07:00Oh my, I've loved it since I was a kid. You&#...Oh my, I've loved it since I was a kid. You've got good advice - little glassine envelopes and dry cool storage should do it (or the waxed paper squares - but don't spill them!). Don't wait too long to start them in the spring, they take a while to get to the blooming stage. You've got enough seed to cover the state right now, so why not deadhead your plants and keep them Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-50218950136424906262009-07-21T04:47:50.989-07:002009-07-21T04:47:50.989-07:00I second and third what others have said, get some...I second and third what others have said, get some of those silica packs, if your can't find any packs you can also buy silica gel beads at the craft store. I also always use paper envelopes, from my experience plastic has the propensity to hold the moisture and grow mold. More really fine seeds try wrapping them with a small square of wax paper, kind of like they do with drugs....I only knowLzyjohttp://wormandflowers.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-49030100958903842492009-07-21T04:35:57.155-07:002009-07-21T04:35:57.155-07:00You can also try silica gel..and store in layers i...You can also try silica gel..and store in layers instead of all clumped together to prevent mold. And you should keep them in the fridge...Of course, this advice is from someone who's daylily seeds are shriveled and useless..lynn'sgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104383899991317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-3470968260721496412009-07-21T03:22:14.520-07:002009-07-21T03:22:14.520-07:00Portaluca is one of my faves too... If you sprout ...Portaluca is one of my faves too... If you sprout them inside, do it early, the seeds take a long time to germinate. About 2 to 4 weeks... bottom heat helps. I was about to say what sheila said... envelopes and a cool dark place... the portaluca may spread it's seed and sprout on it's own outside. It tends to, although it waits a good month after everything else has sprouted. Claudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-70149269652834600642009-07-21T02:52:14.897-07:002009-07-21T02:52:14.897-07:00I save the little dessicant packets from shoe boxe...I save the little dessicant packets from shoe boxes. I put my seeds in envelopes, then in a big plastic jar with the dessicant stuff and stick that in the spare fridge. Works well for me - never any mold.<br /><br />That's a LOTTA seed! Have you considered selling on ebay?sheilanoreply@blogger.com