Do you know if your seeds are still viable? How long do seeds remain viable before expiring? Checking your seed stash for expiration is something you can do every year, but don't throw out an "old" seeds just yet. You can test your expired seeds to see if they are still viable, and test their germination rate. They may still be worth planting. This seed pack is from 2015. 7 years old. 3 years past the recommended usage period Simply place the seeds on a damp paper towel and

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I have been starting seeds for ten years and if I could go back in time to the first year I tried my hand at starting seeds this is what I would tell myself to buy and do. I will touch on products you may want to purchase as you progress on your seed starting journey at the end. Metal Shelving I would tell myself to buy a metal shelf for my seed trays and lights. I prefer metal shelves because you can hang the lights from the underside of each shelf (and lights are a must in

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Do you know if your seeds are still viable? How long do seeds remain viable before expiring? Checking your seed stash for expiration is...