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sandy0225 · 10-20-2007, 06:48 PM

Most seed will keep longer if it's refrigerated, but not frozen. A lot of greenhouse growers buy larger packets of seed because it's cheaper, then keep a special seed refrig to keep them all in. I've got one. The germination rates seem to be nearly the same as fresh on "regular" seeds, petunias, pansies, tomatoes, beans, etc. A lot of perennial plant seeds will actually germinate better if stored at 38-40 degrees for 5-6 months, and then planted.
Didn't know about bananas though.
Cool info!

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