Savvy Seed Care

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December 2006/January 2007
By Barbara Pleasant 
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With tomatoes, peppers and other slow-growing crops you do want to plant out as seedlings, there is a strong case for growing your own. You will have a huge selection of varieties to choose from, you’ll save lots of money, and you won’t be disappointed with poor performance from stressed-out seedlings that have been sitting on shelves weeks after they should have been put into the ground. You will enjoy the late winter companionship of your seedlings as they bask in the glow of a fluorescent light, and you’ll escape the mass-market loop dominated by seedlings raised on chemical diets in fumigated greenhouses. Besides, growing your own seedlings is just plain fun. The article Seed Starting Basics (December/January 2006) will walk you through the process.

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How Long Will Seeds Keep?

When stored in a cool, dark place with constant low humidity, vegetable seeds typically remain viable for one to 10 years, depending on species. Freezing can triple the storage potential of most seeds, but this list reflects average seed longevity under good but non-frozen conditions.

1 to 2 YEARS

  • corn
  • leeks
  • okra
  • onions
  • parsley
  • peppers

3 to 4 YEARS

  • beans
  • beets
  • carrots
  • chard
  • lettuce
  • peas
  • squash
  • spinach

4 YEARS OR MORE

  • broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • cabbage
  • cantaloupe
  • cauliflower
  • celery
  • Chinese cabbage
  • cucumber
  • eggplant
  • kale
  • kohlrabi
  • pumpkin
  • radish
  • tomato
  • turnip
  • watermelon
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