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Re: seed storage

be sure to allow all seeds to dry completely before storing...put seeds in
envelopes, label and seal. then place these in a glass jar. place the jar in
the frig, the seeds will be ready for planting in the spring........:)
-----Original Message-----
From: Carol Khayatt <ckhayatt@hotmail.com>
To: seeds-list@eskimo.com <seeds-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Friday, August 21, 1998 9:20 PM
Subject: seed storage


>Hello -
>I have been lurking here for about 6 months now, and enjoying the wealth of
>information on this list.
>Last winter I had an infestation of indian meal moths and after eliminating
>every possible source in my cupboards, I realized the moths were in my
>seeds, especially vegetable seeds like corn and squash. to prevent this
from
>happening again (or still?) I am considering putting seeds in the freezer
>for 3 weeks to kill any larvae that might still be hanging out there. I
also
>have lots of annual and perennial flower seeds. Can these seeds be stored
>for awhile in the freezer? I have a self defrosting freezer which
dessciates
>everything in time. Also, I have found these moths impervious to plastic
>bags and even jars! I don't have room there to store the seeds 'til spring.
>I am gathering seeds for next year and I admit, I don't have time to clean
>them as thoroughly as I would like. Any suggestions?
>
>Carol Khayatt
>MN Zone 4
>
>
>
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