The article discusses the organization and maintenance of seed storage, specifically highlighting the importance of testing seed viability before planting. Seeds lose their effectiveness over time, with storage conditions significantly impacting their longevity. Viability varies between seed types, necessitating a simple viability test that involves dampened kitchen towel and monitoring for germination over two weeks. This process allows gardeners to decide whether to utilize older seeds or invest in new ones, ensuring a fruitful planting season ahead.
Not everything is labelled, some packets are empty and many of the seeds have been hanging around for too many years to still be fertile.
The viability of seeds varies depending on how long they have been stored and the conditions they have been kept in.
Conducting seed viability tests is a worthwhile and timely task, helping determine whether to sow older seeds or buy new ones.
To test seed viability, sprinkle seeds on dampened kitchen towel, and after two weeks, those that germinate are considered viable.
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