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Re: Storing seeds

Hi Nan! I store everything in the refrigerator except seeds of the annual
globe Amaranth. They die in cold temps. There are probably other tropical
seeds that wouldn't take it as well. Your Salvia, Penstemon, etc. will last
much longer if stored in the fridge. 

Seeds of ephemeral flowers should either be sown immediately or stored in
the refrigerator in a moist state, such as in a ziploc back full of
moistened spaghnum or peat. This includes many spring bulbs. Most of the
summer blooming bulbs don't need damp storage though. 

I know of no database on the subject. 

Grow well,
Amber

>Hi Everyone!
>
>I am looking for information on how to store  seeds -- I store my annual
>and veggie seeds in the refrigerator in a sealed container with a
>dessicant....  but what about other seeds such as seeds for bulbs, Ca
>native wildflower seeds, perennials such as salvias and penstemon among
>others.  Can they handle the cool environment of the fridge?  Is there a
>database of this info like the germinatino databases???
>
>Thanks!
>
>Nan
>
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>Nan Sterman, "gardening addict"
>Olivenhain, California
>Sunset Zone 24, USDA Zone 10b or 11
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