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Freeze these seeds?
- Thread starter Treevly
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No need to freeze. Fridge will be just fine.
Hell if your gonna pop th all next year the sock drawer will do just fine as well.
Rice is never a bad thing
Hell if your gonna pop th all next year the sock drawer will do just fine as well.
Rice is never a bad thing
acespicoli
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Deathstar_69
New member
Absolutely, freezing seeds is a great way to preserve them for next season. Storing them in a freezer bag inside a vitamin bottle is a smart move, as it protects the seeds from moisture and light. Adding a bit of rice as a desiccant is a good idea to absorb any excess moisture, which helps prevent spoilage. Just ensure the seeds are dry before freezing and thaw them gradually to avoid condensation. Happy gardening next year!
For long term storage I dry the seeds in a cloth bag hanging in warm dry place for a few weeks, for short periods its not so important.
Make an envelope with toilet paper, place seeds in and wrap a few extra times with toilet paper.
For small amounts I put the paper bundle in black film canister.
Then I wrap the canister in toilet paper and put it in larger sealed container.
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What I have found is as important as cool temperature is temperature stability.
Many people would not bother, but I put containers in the woven reusable supermarket bags.
Then I put these bags in the square insulated reusable supermarket bag.
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The point is, that the layers stop condensation, but you have to reopen and sometimes change the toilet paper until all materials come to equal temperature and moisture is gone.
The benefit is you can remove a single batch of seed without reheating the others.
I have had seeds stored like this for 5 or more years and still get at least 50% germination.
The quality of seeds from the plant and drying define storage time more!
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I don't freeze seeds, they do fine at 5-10 degrees C
Make an envelope with toilet paper, place seeds in and wrap a few extra times with toilet paper.
For small amounts I put the paper bundle in black film canister.
Then I wrap the canister in toilet paper and put it in larger sealed container.
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What I have found is as important as cool temperature is temperature stability.
Many people would not bother, but I put containers in the woven reusable supermarket bags.
Then I put these bags in the square insulated reusable supermarket bag.
---------------------
The point is, that the layers stop condensation, but you have to reopen and sometimes change the toilet paper until all materials come to equal temperature and moisture is gone.
The benefit is you can remove a single batch of seed without reheating the others.
I have had seeds stored like this for 5 or more years and still get at least 50% germination.
The quality of seeds from the plant and drying define storage time more!
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I don't freeze seeds, they do fine at 5-10 degrees C
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I have 25 yr old frozen seeds with 100% germ rate ..
