seeds Production from old seeds?

I started a batch of Jalapeno M from a packet that sat in the garage since 2007. Temps range from 90F in summer to 35F in winter. To my surprise, I got around 90% germ in 3 days in a coffee filter/baggie started Jan 11th.

They became my test plants since I don't know jack about growing inside. They have been subjected to a variety of tests (germ, soils, pots, lights, pests, ferts) as I've built up some knowledge. They have grown slowly at times, and now a bit leggy due to poor lighting, but still okay. Some tests still going (root bound test lol)

Question: will the old age of the seed limit their productivity? Trying to decide how much additional time, space and energy to give these pioneers....

If the seeds germinate, they should grow fine. They aren't really that old anyways, I've started 10+ year old seeds with fairly good success

I agree. Funny you posted this. I was out working in the yard last weekend. My wife happened to find a flattened and soggy wet pepper from last year on the ground. It was loaded with seeds so I figured what the hell. I put seeds in a cup just to see and to my surprise, they are germinating. I think the pepper gods new how to make these things capable of keeping the circle of life going. Tough little boogers.

last year i planted some seranno seed that where in the 10+ year age, only one plant germinated and it's main stem is slim, i did get 1 small pepper off it last year. this year, it is just as skinny but with more skinny stems. i trimmed it back a few months back hoping to encourage it to grow thicker but it is just a skinny kid.

Thanks, gentlemen! I wanted to eliminate the "age factor" as I grow along. Nice to know I can keep pepper seeds over a longer period than I thought. Will do some research on the forums for the best ways to do that for seeds purchased this year....