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08-19-2004, 09:36 PM

I have accumulated a small bean collection over the past few years, and up until now the have stayed in a CD case in a cold, dark place.

Can anyone offer advise on how to properly store seeds?

Hybrid · 08-19-2004, 09:41 PM

I believe Gypsy keeps his in a fridge.

Hybrid

08-19-2004, 09:42 PM

Dry and dark place no matter what

1-3 years refridgerate

3-6 years freeze them

Germ rates will drop just a little from year to year. The longer the storage the more likely some beans won't sprout

Tex

zeppelindood · 08-19-2004, 09:44 PM

i keep my seed humidor in the freezer ~

08-20-2004, 01:06 AM

....i picked up some time back. freeze beans in small packets, with the amount of seed you would normally grow out. dont freeze fresh seed, insure they are dry. keep in what ever you store in and have some dessicant packets in there with um. freezin your beans will keep them viable, much better than the fridge.
you can only do this once, once thawed you cannot refreeze.

prolly the best storage for the collector

CBF

Agent420 · 08-20-2004, 01:42 AM

Be sure not to place them directly in the freezer - - - put them in the fridge first for a day then transfer.

08-20-2004, 09:55 PM

Thanks everyone, all great advice. Looks like fridge then freezer will be the best bet.

Zep - Seed humidor sounds safe. What do you use and how can I find / make one?

CBF - Thanks, I will pre-pack them for sure! Where can I get the dessicant? Can I use something from a vitamin container?

Hybrid · 08-20-2004, 10:02 PM

I think u could probably use rice as a dessicant? Somebody my have a better idea.

Hybrid

zeppelindood · 08-21-2004, 01:07 AM

i converted an old cigar box..... works like a champ ~

08-21-2004, 04:15 AM

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Originally posted by Hybrid
I think u could probably use rice as a dessicant? Somebody my have a better idea.

Hybrid

rice works just fine, use itmyself, you can also use the ones from beef jerky

along with any others you find in dry food stuffs. I like the rice grains.

CBF

08-19-2004, 09:36 PM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Seed Storage for Amateur Collectors I have accumulated a small bean collection over the past few years, and up until now the have stayed in a CD case in a cold, dark place. Can anyone offer advise on how to properly store seeds?
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08-19-2004, 09:41 PM	#2
Hybrid Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Behind You!! Posts: 162	Refridgerate I believe Gypsy keeps his in a fridge. Hybrid
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08-19-2004, 09:44 PM	#4
zeppelindood Captain Expando Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In The Light Posts: 5,080	i keep my seed humidor in the freezer ~ __________________ "Look, the people you are after are the people you depend on. We cook your meals, we haul your trash, we connect your calls, we drive your ambulances. We guard you while you sleep. Do not... fuck with us."
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08-20-2004, 01:06 AM	#5
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	heres a tidbit.. ....i picked up some time back. freeze beans in small packets, with the amount of seed you would normally grow out. dont freeze fresh seed, insure they are dry. keep in what ever you store in and have some dessicant packets in there with um. freezin your beans will keep them viable, much better than the fridge. you can only do this once, once thawed you cannot refreeze. prolly the best storage for the collector CBF
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08-20-2004, 10:02 PM	#8
Hybrid Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Behind You!! Posts: 162	Rice I think u could probably use rice as a dessicant? Somebody my have a better idea. Hybrid
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08-19-2004, 09:42 PM	#3
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Dry and dark place no matter what 1-3 years refridgerate 3-6 years freeze them Germ rates will drop just a little from year to year. The longer the storage the more likely some beans won't sprout Tex
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08-20-2004, 01:42 AM	#6
Agent420 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 28	Be sure not to place them directly in the freezer - - - put them in the fridge first for a day then transfer.
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08-20-2004, 09:55 PM	#7
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone, all great advice. Looks like fridge then freezer will be the best bet. Zep - Seed humidor sounds safe. What do you use and how can I find / make one? CBF - Thanks, I will pre-pack them for sure! Where can I get the dessicant? Can I use something from a vitamin container?
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08-21-2004, 01:07 AM	#9
zeppelindood Captain Expando Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In The Light Posts: 5,080	i converted an old cigar box..... works like a champ ~ __________________ "Look, the people you are after are the people you depend on. We cook your meals, we haul your trash, we connect your calls, we drive your ambulances. We guard you while you sleep. Do not... fuck with us."
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