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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. Â It works, as I've germinated 4 + year old seeds preserved with this method:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
