tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post6290043305504898103..comments2024-03-28T09:22:44.210-04:00Comments on Gardening along the creek...: Life Expectancy of saved garden seedsdariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-85378369943984206602012-03-05T08:03:39.599-05:002012-03-05T08:03:39.599-05:00I save a lot of my own seeds so I only buy Heirloo...I save a lot of my own seeds so I only buy Heirloom or OP (open pollinated) seeds as a rule. I rarely buy a F1 hybrid unless it's something I REALLY want to try. I would NEVER knowingly buy GMO seeds, or GMO foods.<br /><br />I choose seed suppliers who have signed the Safe Seed Pledge <a href="http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/ViewPage.aspx?pageId=261" rel="nofollow">http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/ViewPage.aspx?pageId=261</a>dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-3723298276994527372012-03-05T01:31:34.532-05:002012-03-05T01:31:34.532-05:00WOW, I liked your blog. I just stumbled upon your ...WOW, I liked your blog. I just stumbled upon your blog. What kind of seeds you’re using? <br /><a href="http://rareseeds.com/non-hybrid" rel="nofollow">non GMO seeds</a>or GMO seeds?Brainna Mcslackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395495017542843321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-88516275948915862912011-05-29T12:40:00.599-04:002011-05-29T12:40:00.599-04:00Thanks, and Thanks to Anne for additional info!!Thanks, and Thanks to Anne for additional info!!dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-18281841262438261642011-05-29T00:13:36.246-04:002011-05-29T00:13:36.246-04:00Most last a lot longer than that (except onion and...Most last a lot longer than that (except onion and parsnip... infamously short life. Chives too.. from your own saved seed 2 years but any longer and there is loss of germination. Parsnip also is low germination rate to start with.. as is rosemary.) <br /><br />Problem is purchased seed is not necessarily fresh seeds. As long as they pass their germination testing, they get stamped with a "sell by" date of well over a year past the test date.<br /><br />Also... keep out of light. Some like to display saved seeds, but light effects the seed viability.<br /><br />Sorry... I'm a seed geek. :) I'll stop now as I can prattle about this endlessly!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159095601570766616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-82255242561445494872011-05-28T10:04:50.258-04:002011-05-28T10:04:50.258-04:00Nice info to have!!!Nice info to have!!!PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.com