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| oceanfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 6:46:17 PM
I have several packets of seed that I didn't manage to get into the ground because we moved and I didn't have the bed space. Things like flowers, and peas. Do any of you have sugestions for the best ways to ensure that old seed will sprout? Is it even worth the effort? Keep in mind that I won't have the money to replace these with other seed if I don't plant them. I also have the ability to start the plants and THEN put them in the Garden.
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| oceanfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 09:28:48 AM
I like that idea, Grace! I've got a bunch of sunflowers to plant this year. I'm planting them in my bird area, and the Children's Garden area too. I've got a special place for the boys to plant a few kid friendly vegis and flowers so that they can pick to their heart's content!
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| katmom |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 08:37:38 AM
I use the old pie tin & damp paper towels (like we did w/beans in grade school)for sprouting my sweet pea, sunflowers & any bean type seed. I put them on my kitchen garden window and keep them damp & let them sprout till about 1-2" tall then I transplant them to paper egg cartons filled w/potting soil, after they are hardy I transplant them (seperate the egg carton cups & plant seed & cup)into my garden. I also have a bird feeding station where the sunflowers grow freely & the birds enjoy them for food & shelter. I get to watch them from my kitchen window...as to my 4-legged fur babies....
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| oceanfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 6:49:52 PM
LOL for a second I thought you said IN the frige! I'll try that! I think enough of them will start that I don't have to worry. It's not like I have a HUGE area to cover! LOL
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 6:41:48 PM
If you have a lot of them take 20 seeds and put in a damp paper towel on top of the refrigerator for a few days, check germination after the time to germinate from the seed package and see what your percentage is. If > 50% I would go for it, just put 2 seeds in each pot or hole.
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| oceanfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 07:45:16 AM
I thought they could do OK for a year or two, but that sprouting declined over time. I just wasnt sure how long that time was...
rachel
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 06:23:02 AM
seeds can generally last up to 5 yrs.
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| oceanfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 7:47:33 PM
Thank You, Mary Beth! These are from last year, so I think I'll be good. I hadn't thought about soaking! That makes total sense, though! I'll try that.
rachel
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 7:15:46 PM
How old are they? If they are last years they will be ok. Just soak them before planting or if they are tiny lay them out on wet (damp) paper towels and cover over night. I hope that helps. If they are lots of years old germanation will be spotty or nil. MB
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