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Thu, Jun 25, 09 at 17:09
| Question on using old seeds. I am going to ask the same question several ways because I'm not sure how to best phrase it!
Question is: if the seed germinates, is it "good to go"? I.e., does long-term storage of seeds do anything detrimental to the seed other than reduce germination rates? I.e., will a "too-old" seed that successfully germinates produce the same plant that would have grown from the seed when fresh? Thanks,
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- Posted by countrycarolyn 6-7 nw TN (My Page) on Thu, Jun 25, 09 at 19:15
| 1st. yes 2nd. no 3rd. yes |
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| Great, just what I wanted to hear! Thanks. |
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- Posted by laddie021334 9/CA (My Page) on Sat, Jul 11, 09 at 17:55
| If in doubt whether the seeds are good or not, I usually test the seeds by placing them on a MOIST paper towel, folding it over several times. Place in a small Ziploc plastic bag and put on top of the refrigerator. This method is explained on page 41 of Garden Way's JOY OF GARDENING by Dick Raymond. On July 4th I placed two seeds of GAYLIA MELON 409 which I obtained from Thompson and Morgan on 07-15-1989. That is correct almost 20 years ago. One of the seeds germinated on 07-10-09 and I planted it in a 2 3/4" plastic pot filled with moistened germinating mix. The seeds were kept at room temperature all these years in the original inner foil packet and outer paper packet. My reason for wanting to replant this variety was that it is the standard seed from which I can obtain seeds to save. Galia melon is now available as a hybrid although some seed providers have the OP available. I tried this method with 10 Melon Ogen seeds with 100% germination. I just checked the invoice, and it is listed as Melon Gaylia F1 Hyb even though Standard Seed is listed on the right hand margin on the back of the packet. Will have to rethink about saving the seed if indeed it was a hybrid. |
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