tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765740503075391199.post2932197830174815146..comments2023-09-17T08:48:53.597-07:00Comments on Patriot Survival Group: Saving SeedsPete Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15588515540108012216noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765740503075391199.post-28878826836895242812010-11-18T06:36:46.590-08:002010-11-18T06:36:46.590-08:00http://www.victoryseeds.com/information/brook_seed...http://www.victoryseeds.com/information/brook_seed_saving.html<br /><br />"Seeds should be stored in a cool, dry space. Nowadays, many gardeners simply put them in plastic bags, and freeze them. Not only is this safe, some seeds actually benefit from freezing. And many potential diseases carried by the seeds are destroyed by the freezing process.<br /><br />It is crucial, however, when you defrost the seeds, to not open the containers until everything has reached room temperature. If you open them before that, condensation can form on the seeds, and effect germination rates."Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662745930080756613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765740503075391199.post-31646915965409604112010-11-13T10:58:10.046-08:002010-11-13T10:58:10.046-08:00I never freeze my seeds and this is why:
Everythin...I never freeze my seeds and this is why:<br />Everything made of natural fibers like the wooden chair you sit in or the heirloom seeds you buy from us has moisture content in them. They absorb and expel the moisture from the humidity in the air. As the humidity changes, the moisture percentage inside the seed changes.<br /><br />Now, most cellulose and natural fiberous things range from 15% to 30% moisture. Ask yourself this, what happens to water when it freezes? It expands. That's why people die when they freeze. At a cellular level, the ice crystals expand and rip the human and vegetable seed cells apart. <br /><br />Seeds are alive. To add another obvious example. You plant grass seed for your lawn in the Spring or Summer and not the Winter because of the same reason. If you tossed out grass seed on your lawn in Nebraska in Late December, by May you will not have grass from it because of the same reason.<br /><br />Vegetable seeds have been found at archeology sites that date back 1,000 to 10,000 years ago and they have been able to plant and harvest the plants. How is this possible? The seed was kept in a dark and dry cave. Dark and dry is the opposite of what seeds need to sprout- moisture and light. A matter of fact, most ancient seeds are found in the desert caves. Deserts are the opposite of your freezer.<br /><br />For those of you that will counter with-- "but they froze seeds in the seed vaults." No they did not. Otherwise they would have just stuck them outside in the ice. They placed the seeds deep in the earth where the temperatures are constantly 55 degrees.Pete Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588515540108012216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765740503075391199.post-35399168654158230852010-11-13T03:04:27.787-08:002010-11-13T03:04:27.787-08:00Shelly-
I freeze my seeds...there may be a coupl...Shelly-<br /> I freeze my seeds...there may be a couple varieties that are fussy about being frozen, but for the most part they'll be fine. <br /><br />Much love,<br />AndieAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662745930080756613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765740503075391199.post-12656928579820066762010-11-13T01:07:03.374-08:002010-11-13T01:07:03.374-08:00Shelly I'm not sure if seeds that have been fr...Shelly I'm not sure if seeds that have been frozen will be any good, I have all ways been told to never freeze seeds.Pete Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588515540108012216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765740503075391199.post-91513327185931234892010-11-12T20:34:45.449-08:002010-11-12T20:34:45.449-08:00I have to ask and shutter doing so. lol I froze my...I have to ask and shutter doing so. lol I froze my seeds after research told me to do so, but now I'm reading not to do this. Do you know if they will still germinate or should I plan on replacing them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765740503075391199.post-46219063779661602362010-11-12T12:34:36.427-08:002010-11-12T12:34:36.427-08:00Don't forget that carrots can cross-pollinate ...Don't forget that carrots can cross-pollinate with weeds like Queen Anne's Lace, so it can be difficult to save 'true' seeds.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662745930080756613noreply@blogger.com