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Mine is a rectangular flat sweater box by Rubbermaid.
Yes, the crisper section or even the freezer. You want the seeds to retain their natural moisture content for better germination. If they dry out, germination is reduced by 1/3 to 1/2 the fresh rate. The dessicant packets are to keep out additional moisture that could cause molding.
Seeds for corn, beans, peas and okra can be frozen for several years and when thawed will have great germination. Annual and perennial seeds can be frozen also if they come up naturally for you outside where the winters hit freezing temps.
Who knew I could freeze my seeds?! Are there any seeds I shouldn't freeze? Can I used dessicant packets from shoeboxes and things, or do I need to buy fresh ones?
Reuse packets. Be sure your seeds are well dried before freezing them. Tropical seeds don't freeze well.
Run a test one any you aren't sure about. Put 10 seeds in the freezer for a month. Let them thaw and place in a moist papertowel inside a plastic zippie bag. Set this on top of your refridgerator (warm location) and check for sprouting. If nothing sprouts by the normal time alloted for sprouting those seeds...don't freeze them.
Mine is a rectangular flat sweater box by Rubbermaid.
Yes, the crisper section or even the freezer. You want the seeds to retain their natural moisture content for better germination. If they dry out, germination is reduced by 1/3 to 1/2 the fresh rate. The dessicant packets are to keep out additional moisture that could cause molding.
Seeds for corn, beans, peas and okra can be frozen for several years and when thawed will have great germination. Annual and perennial seeds can be frozen also if they come up naturally for you outside where the winters hit freezing temps.
Who knew I could freeze my seeds?! Are there any seeds I shouldn't freeze? Can I used dessicant packets from shoeboxes and things, or do I need to buy fresh ones?
Reuse packets. Be sure your seeds are well dried before freezing them. Tropical seeds don't freeze well.
Run a test one any you aren't sure about. Put 10 seeds in the freezer for a month. Let them thaw and place in a moist papertowel inside a plastic zippie bag. Set this on top of your refridgerator (warm location) and check for sprouting. If nothing sprouts by the normal time alloted for sprouting those seeds...don't freeze them.
