Re: seed storage
- To: <propagation@mallorn.com>
- Subject: Re: seed storage
- From: "* S* <g*@swbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 20:39:53 -0500
a point that i have not seen mentioned
you can dry seeds before storing them in jars or the freezer by putting
them, unsealed, in the frig for 14 days; contrary to cooking -book
instructions, the frig is an excellent dessicator geoff
-----Original Message-----
From: Glider Onair <glider@angelfire.com>
To: propagation@mallorn.com <propagation@mallorn.com>
Date: Sunday, July 25, 1999 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: seed storage
>
>Yes, turn the bags inside out. It is caused by static electricity.
Interesting thing though. Seeds with a small amount of residual moisture
will continue drying somewhat in paper envelopes, and will rot or mold in
ziplocks. Make certain your seed is absolutely dry if you store them in
plastic. Ditto if you freeze them.
>A sealed box, with a dessicant like silica gel or calcium chloride
(Damp-Rid, Dri-Rite) works wonders. Silica gel is non-toxic and sometimes
gets packed in with my seeds deliberately to ensure dryness. I would not
allow calcium chloride to directly contact the seeds though.
>
>Thanks for flying!
>Glider, zone 5
>
>
>On Sun, 25 Jul 1999 12:04:28 Caron Ann Rifici wrote:
>>K-
>>
>>Have you had any problems with seed stored in ziploc like bags? I find
that they
>>have a tendency to cling to the plastic. Maybe it's the lack of humidity
here that
>>casuses so much static??
>>
>>Thanks, Caron
>>
>>bayvu@worldnet.att.net wrote: (in part)
>>
>>> The seeds I really value, like the ones from the Hort Society ..., I
store in small bags like ziploc, but smaller....
>>> K
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