Freeze the old seeds for three days. Spread a few on a slightly damp slice of bread and put them on a warm windowsill. If they sprout within a week, you are ready to plant the frozen and germinated seeds. ☺️
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are they in a package?
http://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/propagation/how-to-know-if-garden-seed-is-viable
Hi Mirian,
Do the water test. Click on the link below for an article and video to show you how. Wishing you the best.
https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-determine-if-old-seeds-are-still-good-for-planting/
Here is an article that might help - https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-determine-if-old-seeds-are-still-good-for-planting/
http://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/propagation/how-to-know-if-garden-seed-is-viable
Freeze the old seeds for three days. Spread a few on a slightly damp slice of bread and put them on a warm windowsill. If they sprout within a week, you are ready to plant the frozen and germinated seeds. ☺️
Just plant them, give them a try. Keep them damp til they germinate or not. Seeds last forever if they have been kept dry .......
I saw somewhere that if they FLOAT when you put them in water first they are no good.
ok, I’ll try this. Thanks!