Propagation: Extra seed containers, 1 by LazLo

LazLo wrote:
Becky - no problems, neighbour. Whenever I get seeds in, I try to make time to dust them with ground cinnamon and then repackage them in coin envelopes.

BTW - - what also works pretty well is taking plain, white business-size envelopes, cutting them in half and then taping the cut sides to get 2 seed storing envelopes. This works the very best with envelopes that have a more rectangular opening at the back rather than a deep triangular "V" opening . . . better protection from spillage. Mostly, I use this type to store multiple packets of the same seed. These reworked envelopes store pretty nicely in most shoe boxes, btw.

Another note about coin envelopes - - Using scotch tape (or whatever else you fancy in tapes), put a small section of tape (maybe 1 inch) face down onto the back of the envelope, from just beneath the flap and extending out further than the edge of the gummed flap. Then take a slightly longer piece (maybe 1.5 to 2 inches), fold a bit upon itself to make a non-sticking flap, then affix the second piece near the edge of the coin envelope flap so that most of this piece is positioned over the first piece of tape that is exposed from underneath the gummed flap. This makes a reusable and secure closure that you can open and close over and over again without losing the stickiness of the tape. This is also the way I make a reusable closure for the larger envelopes I make for storing several packets for trading, etc.

As far as what DOES make me concerned about seeds received in zip bags is when it is obvious the person who packed them has purposely gone to the trouble of forcing as much air out of their baggy as possible before sending them. This makes it much easier for USPS mail handling machinery to turn seeds into chaff and powder. Air in a plastic baggy not only helps seeds to breathe it also helps cushion some of the many blows the piece of mail is going to receive. That's why they put air into bubble envelopes! Sometimes seeds come in and their little bodies have left permanent indentations into the baggy - - evidence the trip was a rough one.

OK - now I am finished with adding MTCW.