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โ™ฒ Melanie - 2024-01-30 22:07:26 GMT

So I'm gearing up for spring & while I'm getting myself organized I thought I'd share my seed storage system.Everyone's got their own way of doing it of course, but the plastic shoeboxes have worked really well for me. 4 in total (2 veg, beans & flowers/herbs). Everything in paper envelopes (the original or ones I fold myself) then in plastic ziploc bags.

I get really great longevity & germination rates often years past the averages. I honestly believe it's the ziploc bags keeping moisture out - but that's just my opinion.

Spreadsheet to keep track of it all. Quick & easy way to see what I have/need. I try to be good about using older seeds first - but I'm a lazy gardener (thus the stockpile lol).

I also keep sticky notes on each seed packet w last date planted & germination rate bc I've never been good about keeping an actual journal. I'm not *that* organized. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Anyway. Just thought I'd share. I'd love to see how everyone else does it!

#gardening #seeds #SeedStorage
A clear plastic shoebox as seen from above, showing bundles of seed packets separated by labeled dividers.</p><p>The seeds are arranged alphabetically and grouped by vegetable. Each bundle is stored in either a snack-sized or sandwich ziploc bag. The dividers are plain white index cards that have been trimmed to fit so that they stick up above the packets and are easily visible, but are short enough that they don't get squashed by the lid.</p><p>I have 4 seed bins in total. They stack neatly out of the way in a closet that stays cool.
Screengrab of the Excel spreadsheet I use to keep track of my seed catalogue.</p><p>It lists each seed packet alphabetically by plant. Each row contains the following additional information: variety, whether it is an heirloom or hybrid, general description, days to germination, source, date, and disease resistance.

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