How Long Will Cucumber and Tomato Seeds Remain Viable?

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Cindi Sep 26, 2001

Assuming they have been stored well, how long will cuke and tomato seeds remain viable? I've had tomato seeds germinate after 5 years of storing. Is this about the norm or is it unusual? I have NO idea how long cucumbers seeds will keep. Anyone know? TIA!

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Byron Lyndeborough, NH Sep 27, 2001

Tomatoes 4 years
Cuc's 5 years
re Nancy Bubel's "New Seed Starters Handbook"

I know of some Brandywines that germinated and grew that the seeds were purchased in 94 and the seeds planted in 01.

FWIW



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IndaShade Kylertown, PA(Zone 5b) Sep 27, 2001

I've had tomato seeds for upwards of seven or eight years that have still germinated for me.

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Cindi Sep 28, 2001

Thanx guys. Actually, a year ago I was debating whether to buy the Powell or Bubel book. I bought the Powell....not realizing it didn't include vegetables!

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