seeds Moldy seeds

[Capsacin-junkie]

I recently got sent some moldy seeds that had not been protected from moisure. I was wandering if that mattered and if it could still germinate?

 

[JDFan]

Depends on if the mold got through the outer seed coat or is just on the outside - never hurts to try germinating ( I'd first soak for a bit in some peroxide solution to kill any remaining live mold - so that the mold doesn't start to grow while germinating and effect the seedling).

 

[peppamang]

It depends. You can either treat them with a weak bleach solution or a hydrogen peroxide solution. It's worth trying!

 

[Tarzan]

I found  a moldy pack of seeds that were at least 3 years old and tried if anything could sprout. Some of the seeds actually made it.

 

[Jeffcontonio]

My first seed saving attempt turned moldy. Luckily it was only 2 weeks old when I caught it. I did the hydrogen peroxide bath, rinced in water and re-dryed them.

I've tried to germinate a few and they were 90% viable! So I lucked out.

 

[bpiela]

Some of the seeds I saved got some mold on them.  If I do a hydrogen peroxide bath, how long should I do that for?  An hour?  Overnight?   TIA!

 

[Jeffcontonio]

Some of the seeds I saved got some mold on them.  If I do a hydrogen peroxide bath, how long should I do that for?  An hour?  Overnight?   TIA!

An hour was sufficient and they all germinated well despite the mold.


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