will 3 yr old Jap. morning glory seeds germinate?

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maureenpm00 Lindenhurst, NY May 16, 2010

I found a bag of 3 yr old seeds in my cabinet, they are all different Jap. Mg seeds. Does anyone have any experience with old seeds?
thank you

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patootie Jacksonville, AR(Zone 7b) May 16, 2010

3 yr old seed is not old for Morning glory sds Maureen so
plant away. lol

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maureenpm00 Lindenhurst, NY May 16, 2010

oh that is great news!! Thank you for helping me with this patootie

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joeswife (Debra) Derby, KS(Zone 6a) May 16, 2010

I have some three yr old seeds and they have sprouted.. have fun!

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maureenpm00 Lindenhurst, NY May 16, 2010

tks for the good news joeswife

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) May 16, 2010

Maureen - MG seeds will stay viable for many, many years if stored in a cool, dark, dry area. They are always worth trying to grow regardless of age. Even the oldest seeds often sprout! Go for it! Good luck with your MG germination!

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LolaGypsy Lilburn, GA May 27, 2010

Hi,

I just planted some 4 years old Mgs about three days ago and they are all germinating.

Good luck!

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May 27, 2010

I have a MG plant that germinated out from a seed that was collected in the 1960s. It is species Ipomoea nil, with variegated leaves. It had flower buds but they dropped off. More buds are on the way, can't wait to see its flowers.

Joseph

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maureenpm00 Lindenhurst, NY May 27, 2010

Well you guys are right no the money -- almost all of the seeds are sprouting.

Wow, from the 1960's that's amazing.

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patootie Jacksonville, AR(Zone 7b) May 27, 2010

Joseph, Anxious to see your vine and flowers.
Very exciting.

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joeswife (Debra) Derby, KS(Zone 6a) May 28, 2010

I agree/can't wait to see them.

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