I got a bunch of seed packets yesterday for the vegetable garden. They were only .10 each. They are American Seed brand. They were so cheap I couldn't resist. My husband said, "Buy cheap, get cheap."
What has been your experience with these seeds (ie. yield or hardiness)?
Are the expensive seeds really worth the extra cost?
Also, do I have to throw away the seeds I don't use this year or can I keep them for next year?
2007-03-23 01:53:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
believe it or not, i have better luck with cheep seeds.
as far as saving seed, a few examples
veg years
bean 3
lettuce 6
pepper 2
tomato 4
cukes 5
watermelon 4
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2007-03-23 02:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by unit ® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cheaper seeds should have no problems, check their website if they have one and they'll tell you their quality control.
Now they might not have certain of the best types of veggies available for that price, like anything super fancy, but it'll grow just the same.
It's all about good soil and great care, and your garden will do great.
As for saving seeds, every year that you save them some more will fail, but you can keep them for many years. This is why we have heirloom tomatoes now, they've been saved for decades and just recently regrown.
You can also take seeds out of your vegetables that you grow, clean them and put them somewhere to dry, then you can plant those next year. This also works if you buy fruits or veggies from the supermarket, you can take the seeds, dry them, then grow them. However if you do this make sure to get organic, so you know it's not mutant food. You can also grow rice(just make sure it's not parboiled, it has to be the kind that takes 45 mins to cook) and beans(soak overnight first).
Try starting your seeds ahead of time in a container with a moist paper towel like in grade school, then plant it in a small pot, then out to the garden. Oh and remember that your soil needs nutrition for great plants, so add in manure and black soil if you need to.
Best of luck!
2007-03-23 09:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Luis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find seeds are seeds, no matter how much you pay for them. I have kept seeds for 2 or 3 years and still had them sprout and grow hearty plants! I have also dried seeds from peppers and had great success with them. I grew corn one year that the seeds were 4 years old and the fruit was so sweet!! So plant your seeds and enjoy the harvest!
2007-03-23 09:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by roberta f 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had a problem with the cheaper seeds. I think sometimes you are paying for the name and not the product. Seeds have a lower germination rate each year they are not planted but I have planted 3 year old seeds and they produced fine.
2007-03-23 08:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is no difference. The brand is what makes it so expensive.
2007-03-23 11:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by sharp_shooter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋