Re: [CH] Seeds too old?

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Dave Anderson wrote:

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>>When are seeds too old to use?  I have planted some that were 2 
>>years old and had them all germinate, and some current year ones that
>>didn't at all!
> 
> 
> I have a packet of Chimayo seeds that I purchased in Santa Fe in 
> 1990. I got them at half price because they were packed for 1989. I 
> start a couple every few years and they always germinate. If your 
> seeds are stored in a cool dry dark place they can last a long time. 
> I have no idea how long, but it's long.
> 


Yeah...just look at the seeds they found in the tombs of the Pharaohs, 
they sprouted! Just couldn't get the mummys to rejuvenate...Old Doug in BC

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