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Re: seed storage

I keep seeds in a small freezer that I purchased just for that purpose. It
is not a self-defrosting one, so I have to really protect the seeds so when
they defrost there is no moisture on them. I store seeds in small plastic
bags inside of larger plastic bags inside of plastic containers like
"Tupperware". So far, all the seeds have done well under such storage
conditions. I also use dessicant in the larger bags and plastic containers.
(The dried milk mentioned in another post works very well, but I use a
product sold as a dessicant. It can be dried out if it collects too much
water.)

When I collect seed of my own, sometimes I see little bugs crawling around.
By putting them in the freezer the bugs are killed. I also do this with
dried herbs, making sure the herbs are completely dried before putting them
in the freezer. The main thing is to keep seeds dry and cool.

 Later, Cindy in TX, Z8/9

The Herb Cottage
Rt 2  Box 90
Hallettsville, TX
phone and fax: 409/562-2153
http://theherbcottage.com
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