Re: [CH] How long do chile seeds keep.

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Billy Boy wrote:

> Does anyone know how long chile seeds keep for? What is the best way of
> storing them?

I have had success with self harvested seed up to 3 years old, and the
germination rate doesn't seem very different between one and two year-old
seed.

Mine are stored in 35mm film cans - the black ones with a snap-on lid. Just
go along to your nearest photo processor and they'll give you all you can
carry. Then I keep the cans in my desk drawer where the temperature doesn't
vary much.

Roger

"Sir, a man who will not mind his belly will not mind much else"
(Dr Johnson)

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