Re: Storage of Pumpkin Seed
- To: "P*@Mallorn. Com (E-mail)"
- Subject: Re: Storage of Pumpkin Seed
- From: P* S*
- Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 11:48:00 -0600
Hello Group!
I e-mailed Jim Bruce at the National Seed Storage Lab
and asked him if the way I was saving my seeds was
adequate. I save my seeds in the plastic 24 count Excedrin
bottles which comes with a small capsule of desicant
in it to keep the tablets moisture free. I make a label
with all the seed information and attach it to the bottle.
I keep them in a box in the bottom of the bookcase
and Jim said that this was excellent. The desicant will
take care of any excess moisture and I could keep
seeds in this manner for periods exceeding 10 years.
I could also freeze the bottles and keep them even longer.
Everyone saves their bottles for me and it has turned out
to be a really neat, organized, uniform manner to keep
up with Atlantic Giant seeds. Again, thanks to everyone
who has donated seeds to me. Happy growing to all in
1999!!! Just thought I'd share that with you all.
Scott Parsons
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