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    Seed Viability

    I have a few packets of seeds that i opened last year, sowed a few seeds out of the pack then folded top down and stuck with sellotape.
    These were mainly dwarf beans and CACA and Chard.
    Should I do the chit test first or do you think that the seeds will be ok just to sow as normal?
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    Am I correct in thinking that viable seeds sink when put in a glass of water where as none viable seeds float.
    Last edited by Bigmallly; 25-04-2012, 11:36 AM.
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    • #3
      They should be fine Steve. I always chit my beans before planting them though, whether they are new seeds or not.

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      • #4
        Where's Zaz, I'm sure she was looking for examples of doubling words in threads.
        sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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        • #5
          What doubling of words BM?
          Steve, I think all of those seeds should be fine. Most of my beans are in envelopes. CACA and chard germinate quickly so you'll soon find out!

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          • #6
            In my post "float" is doubled & in RL's post "seeds" is doubled.
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            • #7
              It's not doubled on my screen!

              Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

              Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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              • #8
                They should be fine Steve. I always chit my beans before planting them though, whether they are new seeds or not.

                Am I correct in thinking that viable seeds sink when put in a glass of water where as none viable seeds float.
                Last edited by Bigmallly; Today at 12:36 PM.

                Not on my computer BM

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                • #9
                  Nor mine. Nor mine.

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                  • #10
                    It is on mine. As far as the seeds go Steve, all mine have germinated ok from last year's packets. As far as the testing in water goes BM, I thought that was to determine whether eggs are good or bad!
                    Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                    • #11
                      BTW for anyone who is unsure, CACA is Cut And Come Again salad leaves. I would hate for anyone to be confused
                      Last edited by Florence Fennel; 25-04-2012, 11:54 AM.
                      Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                        In my post "float" is doubled & in RL's post "seeds" is doubled.
                        Not on my screen. What did you put in your coffee this morning?

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Alison View Post
                          It's not doubled on my screen!
                          Nor on mine, I'm using Chrome, wonder if it's a browser thingy
                          Never test the depth of the water with both feet

                          The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....

                          Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by RedThorn View Post
                            Nor on mine, I'm using Chrome, wonder if it's a browser thingy
                            It might be. It's definitely not my eyes, I've been to Specsavers
                            Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Florence Fennel View Post
                              BTW for anyone who is unsure, CACA is Cut And Come Again salad leaves. I would hate for anyone to be confused
                              Thanks Flo, I've often wondered

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