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lotsofkids Steubenville, OH Mar 06, 2008

Hi! I have several packets of seeds left over from last year and I know there's a way to test if they're still good. I can't remember exactly how to do that. Can you help, please? It's getting to be that time here to get things started! Thanks!

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doccat5 Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7b) Mar 06, 2008

Take a small sample of your seeds to test, maybe ten seeds or so from each batch. Slightly dampen a paper towel and place the sample seeds on it. Fold the barely damp paper towel it in half over the seeds. Enclose in plastic wrap or place inside a sealed plastic bag so it will stay damp. Label the package with seed name and date. Set the package in a relatively warm place (70 to 75 degrees) such as the top of your refrigerator or on a high shelf. Do not put it in direct sun. (Direct sun could cause it to overheat.)

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lotsofkids Steubenville, OH Mar 06, 2008

Thanks. How many of the ten should sprout to consider them good?

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doccat5 Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7b) Mar 06, 2008

Well 5 sprouting would be 50 percent. I would expect a higher rate, depending on where you kept the seed. Most seed is good for several years if kept in a cool dry place.

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