Are old garden seeds still viable or should you order new seeds? The temptation is to look at the new garden catalogs and ...

Q: I planted my first garden last spring and I have several packets of seeds left over. Can I still use this old seed to plant my garden this year? How long does a seed last? Is there a way to tell if ...

Minimizing seed exposure to factors like moisture, heat and temperature fluctuations is the key to successful long-term seed storage. Courtesy photo Often at this time of year, while gardeners enjoy ...

The shelf life of seeds varies depending on the type of seed and how well it's been stored. While some seeds can last a long time, others won’t remain viable for very long. “Seeds do eventually expire ...

To sprout into vigorous seedlings like these, seeds kept in storage must maintain viability, which is dependent on a variety of factors. To sprout into vigorous seedlings like these, seeds kept in ...