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Seed Viability
Seeds are dormant, but there is a limit to their viability. Most seeds will still germinate after a few years, albeit with lower germination rates. To maximize the length of time that a seed will remain viable, it should be stored under ideal conditions, protected from light, heat and moisture. A dark, sealed container in a cool part of the basement or refrigerator is usually best.
Some vegetable seeds retain their viability longer than others do. See herb seed viability below.
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Viability of Vegetable Seeds (Average number of years seeds may be saved) |
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| Vegetable | Years |
| Asparagus | 3 |
| Bean | 3 |
| Beet | 4 |
| Broccoli | 3 |
| Brussels sprouts | 4 |
| Cabbage | 4 |
| Carrot | 3 |
| Cauliflower | 4 |
| Celery | 3 |
| Chinese cabbage | 3 |
| Collard | 5 |
| Corn, sweet | 2 |
| Cress, water | 5 |
| Cucumber | 5 |
| Eggplant | 4 |
| Endive | 5 |
| Kale | 4 |
| Kohlrabi | 3 |
| Leek | 2 |
| Lettuce | 6 |
| Muskmelon | 5 |
| Mustard | 4 |
| Okra | 2 |
| Onion | 1 |
| Parsley | 1 |
| Parsnip | 1 |
| Pea | 3 |
| Pepper | 2 |
| Pumpkin | 4 |
| Radish | 5 |
| Rutabaga | 4 |
| Spinach | 3 |
| Squash | 4 |
| Tomato | 4 |
| Turnip | 4 |
| Watermelon | 4 |
Herb seed viability .
Agrugula- 3-4 yrs
Basil - 5 yrs
Chives- 1-2 yrs
Cilantro-5 yrs
Dill-5 yrs
Fennel-3-4 yrs
Marjoram -1 yr
Oregano-1 yr
Parsley-1-3 yrs
Sage-2 yrs
Tarragon- NA
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