In 2001 Park seed was having an end of the season grab bag sale. I ordered two (of course they were both the same), and was not very excited about the contents. The other day when I was going through my VAST stock of old seeds, I came across one of them.
On Sunday I decided to fill a few extra cups and scattered some 'Biondissima Trieste' chicory on top. Imagine my amazement this morning when I checked and some a few white roots emerging. I was shocked at any germination from 11 years old seed, let alone two day germination. I can't wait to see what the germination percentage is.
Now I have to take closer look at what else was in that grab bag...
Another reason to never throw out those old seeds! I also think you must take very good care of your seeds. I'm no longer planting twice as many as I need, as I'm consistently getting 100% germination from those you sent :-)
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Granny, I'm glad to hear that you are getting a good germination percent. I do nothing special for storage. The seeds are stored on a shelf in an unheated basement laundry room. It stays cool, but I always worry about the humidity from the washer in summer.
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