Re: [CH] Seeds
Bob Shuman (hobbyfarmer@t-one.net)
Sun, 13 Dec 1998 13:29:49 -0500
Regular oven set at its lowest temperature will do the trick,
too. We save and use the silica crystals in the little
packets that come in all sorts goods you buy. We throw a few
in the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket, gallon jar, or other
sealable container, put in our seeds and seal it up. Our
seeds spend the Michigan winter in an unheated attic, but in
early spring, before the attic heats up, head down to the
then cooler basement (where the moisture is higher and the
silica gel is even more important).
Hoby Farmer
Tony Flynn wrote:
>>SNIP<<
> He stores his seeds in a large airtight plastic jar. Then puts in a
> small glass full of bright blue silica jel. When the silica jel has
> absorbed moisture it turns a dirty pink. I guess you all knew that eh?
> Now the bit I had never heard of. He then popped the silica jel in the
> microwave for a minute or so which removes the moisture and turns it
> bright blue ready to go again.
>>SNIP<<