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I was given some marrow seeds that are at least 5 years out of date according to the packet, I thought to myself I'm gonna try planting them and if nothing happens I haven't lost anything. Two of the seeds have sprouted! I was wondering if anyone else has experience with out of date seeds, can most seeds be used out of date?
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I have loads of seeds that are out of date. I still use them.Carrie
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we have a certain grape who still sows seeds that Noah gave her!Comment
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It's always worth sowing a pinch to see what happens, before throwing them away
Carrots and parsnips seed tends to deteriorate quickly, though.Comment
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Seeds can't read packets !
As stated give them a whirl.
JimmyExpect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!Comment
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Sow them. Definitely no harm in trying. I've got the odd 1 or 2 packets that are out of date. I'm still sowing and 9 out of 10 I'm getting some germination.
Quoting a wise ( but not that old ) grape......every seed deserves a chance
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Are old seed seedlings less vigorous ?
JimmyExpect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!Comment
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^^^Not that I've noticed.Comment
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5 years is nothing - these guys planted seeds that were 800 years old!
https://www.mnn.com/your-home/organi...year-old-seedsComment
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No but the % seeds that germinate decrease over time - so you need to sow more old seeds than you would fresh seeds to get the same number of seedlings.Originally posted by Jimmy View PostComment
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