What is the best method for storing saved seeds? Just dried and shelled some bean seeds and would like to keep them for next season.
Storing Seeds
Jan 09, 2005
6 Replies
Cool and dry will be fine... beans are good for several years at least. I use a plastic storage bin with a container of silica gel inside to keep things dry, but for that short a period for beans, no problem!
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Where are you located and are you bothered with weevils or other bugs getting into your stored seeds? My uncle puts his beans in a coffee can, sprinkles some sevin dust on top, and seals it. Then he stores it in a cool, dry place. The seeds last and the bugs aren't a bother. Don't eat them after that application.
Dwayne
Thanks very much for your help
shelled some
throughly dried, in a ziplog bag, in the freezer. they last indefinitely.
I agree with Sol&Al, it's not good practice to store seeds in plastic bags due to the condensation that collects in them, seeds need to be stored in a dry place.
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