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seeds Best Way to Dry Seeds For Planting
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I Just usually air dry them on paper plates, sometimes I will save seed from pods I dehydrate, since I dehydrate at very low temps to preserve the robust color the seeds are usually still very viableCanes1 said:
For long term storage, I use this method. It works, as I've germinated 4 + year old seeds preserved with this method:
Step 1 - Let air dry for 30 days in a paper cup at room temperature.
Step 2 - Place the seeds in a sealed Ziploc,with a desiccant pack to absorb moisture with - something like this - https://www.amazon.com/Silica-Gel-Desiccants-2-1-Inches/dp/B003DKQB02/
Step 3 - Place the bags in a yellow manila folder that closes completely and try to keep the folder away from where it is too hot.
If you want to avoid potential burns from handling seeds later, you can first wash the placenta off, but the added material will not interfere with viability.
Step 1 - Let air dry for 30 days in a paper cup at room temperature.
Step 2 - Place the seeds in a sealed Ziploc,with a desiccant pack to absorb moisture with - something like this - https://www.amazon.com/Silica-Gel-Desiccants-2-1-Inches/dp/B003DKQB02/
Step 3 - Place the bags in a yellow manila folder that closes completely and try to keep the folder away from where it is too hot.
If you want to avoid potential burns from handling seeds later, you can first wash the placenta off, but the added material will not interfere with viability.
Lol I do the same it provides a taste along with the seedTNKS said:
