How long will seeds stay good in the packet?

Question

Say I was to buy a packet of seeds now and want to plant them next summer. Would they still be viable?

Answer 1

Yes, no problem.
You want to keep them in a cool place and out fo sunshine and dry.
Note on saving your own seeds :- Once your seeds are dry, place them in clean paper envelopes labeled with their botanical name and date, and then seal the envelopes in a glass or metal jar with a rubber gasket. Place the jar in a dark, cool, dry place (an unheated basement room is ideal) or into your fridge or freezer. Only use the freezer if the seeds are for perennials that need a winter cold spell.

I keep mine in the cripser of my fridge.

Answer 2

The seeds would be good still for several years however the number of viable plants is reduced about 10 to 15 % each year of storage. Store in dry waterproof container.

Answer 3

I positioned my packets into plastic bags and positioned all of them in a humidor, those they use for cigars. I save it at 40% relative humidity. it fairly is in a mattress room on first floor. I have been given the component for 29 dollars and it fairly works super simply by fact the seeds go from year to year. devoid of all that maximum seeds are good for 3 to 5 years.

Answer 4

as long as they stay dry the are fine.
There are reported cases of seeds found from ancient Egypt that grew plants. They think the seeds were 3500 yrs old.

Answer 5

i think some seed packets actually have expiration dates on them

Answer 6

apparently it depends on the type of plant. this link gives some good information and lists the shelf life of a number of vegetables at the bottom http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/07221.html

Answer 7

Keep them in a cool dry place and they'll be fine.