I have found seed packets (peas, dill, cantaloupe, swiss chard, cucumber, peppers, spinach) that date all the way to the early and mid seventies. I'm curious if they'll grow. Should I really waste my time?
2006-10-07 17:28:24 · 10 answers · asked by bif2lucky 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The 70's, whoah? Depends, are they in a sealed package?
Try it!
What's the worst that can happen, but best bet to not exert too much time and energy is to test them out first in a good size flower pot, should something sprout, they you can really plant it.
Good luck!
2006-10-07 17:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by * Deep Thought * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would toss seeds that are over 3-4 years old. A pack from the 70's would MAYBE get you 5-10% yeild.
2006-10-07 17:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by Use another Nickname 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To see if the seeds will sprout, take a few of each variety and place them inside a moistened paper towel. If they sprout within a few days, they will probably grow.
2006-10-07 17:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't unless it's for just being curiouse.
Don't risk disappointment and lost of a possible season on something that's easily replaceable.
Hope this helps, Dave
2006-10-07 17:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by what'sthis4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would plant some in those little trays, and see what happens .... sort of a science experiment... before planting the whole packet.
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2006-10-07 22:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes , by all means. You will be surprized what you may get.. seed savers keep thier seeds for generations and cross polinate with hybrids to improve germination and seed set..
2006-10-07 19:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by mr.phattphatt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it's either plant them or throw them away so it seems to make sense to plant them and see what happens
unless, of course, your family will go hungry if the seeds don't germinate
2006-10-07 19:07:28 · answer #8 · answered by OU812 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.... in all liklihood. they would not grow... If you wanted to experiment, maybe one out of 20 might grow
2006-10-07 17:40:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
might as well try it otherwise you will never know
2006-10-07 17:37:31 · answer #10 · answered by cooldude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋