is there a germinate for old seeds?

Answer 1

i'm fairly certain you can germinate old seeds just like new ones. I had a bunch of old ones when I germinated them (get a bowl, make sure no light can get in, put a layer of paper towels and moisten it, put the seeds on, cover it with another moisten paper towel and cover) Just make sure the paper doesn't dry out or get too wet. Kept at 75-90 degrees Fahrenheit depending on what type of seeds.

Answer 2

depends on the seeds. different requirements for each type of seed.

for example, a free morning glory seed is impervious to germination unless you knick/cut the bottom of the shell and/or soak it overnight for at least 12 hours. Actual germination is done in the dark confines of at least an inch deep of nutrient rich soil. These seeds can last for years if their fibrous shells aren't damaged.

Then, take something a Gerbera Daisy seed. Not only do these seeds start to lose viability after only a couple weeks, they require exposure to light, not darkness, to start germination. The seeds are designed to be only under the lightest possible covering of soil where the light can still shine through and activate them.

Answer 3

An oldy

Make a cup of tea (orange peoke)
Dump it or drink it
Make a second cup using the same tea bag
let it steep for 4 min,
add this tea to water to make 1 qt

Take a couple small saucers
cut and fold a paper towel to fit on 1 saucer
Soak the towel with weak tea.
Place seed between the folded towels

Place the second saucer on top,

Stick it in the refrig over night

I've saved some 8 year old seeds with this method