Sarr Seed Logetivity

[Adam]

I have had some sarr seeds in the fridge since July 2007. Would they still work? OR would i have no luck, as they are too old

 

[Ant]

Worth a shot, but I don't think you will have any luck.

 

[Adam]

Yeah, me too. Ill try today.

 

[Not a Number]

There should still be a quite a few of viable seed if they've been stored dry in the refrigerator. Be sure to cold stratify them for 4-5 weeks before sowing them.

 

[Adam]

Ooh! good news.

 

[sarracenia]

should have no problems whatsoever. they'll last for years.

 

[Halt]

If they've been stored in the fridge... shouldn't that be like a really long stratification?

 

[xvart]

If they've been stored in the fridge... shouldn't that be like a really long stratification?

No. They should be stored dry, and stratification is wet.

xvart.

 

[Not a Number]

Yes, it is my understanding that seeds that require cold stratification contain a substance that inhibits germination. Cold and damp conditions of enough duration break this substance down so that when conditions are favorable the seeds can germinate.

 

[seedjar]

Should work fine. You won't get as many as if it had been the previous year's crop, but there should be enough to make it worth the effort at least. I still have some seeds from 06. I need to make a space for germinating...
~Joe

 

[petmantis]

Hmmm, i planted like 100 mixed sarr seeds that had been harvested in '07, and i only got 4 sprouts

 

[seedjar]

Was that this year? It's still cold up in your area - you'll probably see more come up as the weather warms.
~Joe