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Politicalboi

(15,189 posts) Tue Aug 14, 2012, 10:41 PM Aug 2012

Do old seeds work? [View all]

I may be able to get a hold of some 1980's seeds. They haven't been kept in a cool place, but they have been kept in the dark. I believe a plastic film container is holding them. Has anyone here had any luck with old seeds?

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Do old seeds work? [View all] Politicalboi Aug 2012 OP

I recently sprouted a bagseed that was either 2 or 6 years old. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #1

Sometimes. Webster Green Aug 2012 #2

I will be sure to let you guys know Politicalboi Aug 2012 #3

One way to test them for viability before actually planting them out & perhaps wasting your time---> Petrushka Aug 2012 #4

4,500 years WOW! Politicalboi Aug 2012 #6

LOL RainDog Aug 2012 #9

Maybe, probably.. Grow them out now and if they're viable.. tridim Aug 2012 #5

My friend who has these seeds Politicalboi Aug 2012 #7

Cloning is pretty much a requirement tridim Aug 2012 #8