How do you store yours? Would love to know. Here are the links to the items I use to store mine: → Seed Storage Box: amzn.to/39BmZtc → Labels: amzn.to/2wP9J6W
@@peteback Another good idea for regular sized seed packs, doesn't work so well for some of my over- sized ones . "Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy , Inspiration and Abundance!" - Hope
Same way as you. I like that I can put them in my garage refrigerator as well. No worries about extra condensation bc of the silica packs. Although, I actually put them in small plastic baggies inside the seed packs due to historical loss of packs from moisture.
One of my favorite seed storage hacks: any time I get dessicant packets (in food packaging, medication bottles, etc.) I save them and toss them in with my seeds to absorb any errant moisture that may sneak in.
I have my seeds organized in a 4” zippered binder. I just use the photo pocket binder sheets (the ones with 4 pockets per sheet). Even the large Baker Creek seed packets fit! I have my spring/summer seeds in the front and fall seeds in the back. It makes it really easy for me to visualize what I have on hand when I’m planning my garden.
I have an excel spreadsheet I made to keep track of mine. I have 101 packets of veggies & herbs. I have 50-60 flower seed packets (I'll make their spreadsheet when I'm bored). I started gardening this year on 6/25. I still completely agree with your statement.
Lowes was throwing away a whole display of seeds while I was working there and I wool almost all of it home so I might actually have too many seeds. I have more than I’ll ever go through. That’s even after giving away almost half of it
I've done the same thing you did about 9 months ago. I also made a list on my phone, so when I go to order, I know exactly which variety I already have. Hard lesson learned when I had 4 packets of the same thing haha.
I will be critical of your seed storage method . if you’re really looking to keep your seeds in good condition. You must keep them in airtight conditions. Your method is not airtight. and there is a chance for moisture or other contamination. You can just use a simple good quality Ziploc bag and silica packets. This gets very effective results.
@@MetubeUA-cam I was in the both group until it got too hot to bake. 😅 Now I'm getting ready to bake a bunch again, with this year's peaches from my garden. 😁
I love your seed storage solution!!! I immediately went out to buy one (instant gratification). I was using a couple decorative boxes and had to dig thru it for what I wanted. Now, it is so easy to find what I want. Thank you so much for sharing. I also caught the video of you guys and the card catelog! Oh yeah, that sure spoke to my sense of order. 😂
Seeds will store longer in glass containers with seals on the lids (for example: wide mouth mason jars). Moisture can actually penetrate plastic over time. Seeds last longer in environments with little moisture, heat and light.
I thought I loved my storage containers until I saw those. Guess I will show the wife since my birthday is coming up. Also there are seeds that have been found and grown from tombs in the pyramids. Stay safe, stay healthy, grow on!
I was storing my seeds in an old plastic grocery bag and I have misplaced it. I can’t find it to save my life lol. I decided to find a new way of seed storage this year. I really like this idea.
I have a old metal toolbox that was sandblasted and painted. I then store my packets by when to plant e.g., start 4 weeks before last frost, direct sow 2 weeks before last frost, repeat sow in cooler weather (radishes), repeat sow in warm weather (basil), etc.
I just saw a great picture on facebook about using a photoalbum to store seeds. You know the ones with transparent pockets to slide pictures into. You end up with a handy book and can still read the package without taking it out.
I left my seeds in their tiny zip bags 2x2in.,this is how I stored my seeds.I used sticky lables cut to fit tops of compartments with names of seeds,easy to peel and replace.😀👍🏼
I love your method! I gradually collected seeds so I have ended up with dozens of different little glass and plastic bottles, probes, bags etc. Now I just need sth like that !
@@tonidavis850 long term storage systems have really improved since then. I work at Canada’s national tree seed centre. We have a trial with spruce seeds from the 70s that were only stored at 4C in a collet and their longevity tanked relatively quickly compared to others stored just a few years later at -20C. Obviously moisture matters a lot before freezing. I think the system above is fine for home gardeners but sure is different working at a proper germplasm facility. And yes we do “garden annually” at our bank, with seed withdrawals and germination testing.
This is a perfect system for the amount of seeds you have. I only have around 50 seed packs so I keep mine in a plastic storage case. It has 3 tiers which can be independently removed and those slot things for if you want smaller gaps. I made little paper packets for my loose seeds which fit perfectly and It also has a handle so I can easily grab the whole thing and take outside to plant with.
So..in order to keep my seeds I went to the dollar store and got storage containers that have lids and then I have them stored together in a market bag..but I LOVE this idea even better because its soooo easy to travel with the case outside of it
Thank you so much for doing this video! I have accumulated a ton of seeds and they're just in bags everywhere and no place to store them. I have been trying to figure out for weeks how I can store them properly and organize them and you completely read my mind! I love the seed storage box. I'm buying one now! God bless!
Good to hear you are in So Cal. It’s tough following channels and deciding how to use their advice when they are not in your area. I’m in So Cal as well. Thanks your the vid!
What a great idea! I currently have my seeds in plastic shoe boxes. One has all flowers, one for vegetable and herbs and one for seeds I have collected in the garden. I put them in alphabetical order! I like your presentation for the seeds and may reorganize this way!
I store all my seed packs in plastic zip bags in seed family groups for cold or warm weather planting, then store IN THE REFRIGERATOR with cardboard in front to protect against light as the door is opened.
I buy a lot from Territorial Seeds since I'm in their part of the country. I noticed they put a length of time the seed is good for. Much of what I bought said 3 years. It was helpful to know the seeds will last longer than a year.
Thanks for the tip. I followed your link and added to my cart. I use Baker’s Creek for the majority of my seeds and was just thinking about how I’m going to store my seeds that I’m waiting on.
I used old baby food jars with sticker labels. Something I already had on hand so I didn't have to buy anything. Silica gel packets help keep it from turning into a little greenhouse and germinating all the seeds.
I just create a foil pocket per seed variety, then store in ziploc and store either at a cool temp or in freezer and have had no issues. It's way smaller than the packets you buy from the store so i saves on space.
I organize mine by when to start the seeds and type of seed. I keep a paper to remind me to start ground cherries and arroz con pollo a little earlier with ginger. I keep them in plastic jars with desiccant kitty litter in the bottom. It depends on the seeds. Lettuce doesn’t last that great but others do. There are online charts for seed longevity.
Thank you so much for this tip. I've purchased 3 of them from Michael's. 2 for me and 1 for my neighbor. God bless ,stay safe and encourage someone else to grow grow grow .
If you live in the north, most of the time you only get one shot at getting it right. It's not a bad idea to test any suspect seeds in late January, early February to check viability. Whilst there's still time to order new. Very cool storage idea. TYFS
Last year I saved seeds from my garden. I dried them out on a paper towel for a few days, then I loosely wrapped them in plastic wrap, used paper towels to wrap around the plastic wrap before storing in a ziploc bag. Had them in a spare room on top of my gun cabinet. How the central heat is in this house, I have 2 heating units. I don't use 1 of them and the 1 I don't use goes to that room. It's a jacked up design I know. The unpredictable Texas panhandle winters, that room would fluctuate below freezing to above freezing all the time. This year, I had about a 90% germination rate on the seeds I saved
I’ll use an airtight container with a desiccant pack inside, throw my bagged up seeds in there. Then into the fridge, it’s supposed to simulate winter somewhat. So when you bring them out ready to germ they think spring is coming
Speaking of seeds, cut into a tomato today and all the seeds had sprouted, never saw that before, certainly was crunchy. Yes going to try to grow a few.
I bought plastic pencil boxes on clearance for $.10, two packs of 2x3" ziptop baggies from the craft section, and a box of regular ziptop bags at Walmart. Have desiccant packets and a vacuum sealer... I may need an extra freezer by the time I'm all set! 😆
"And here I've gone _full_ OCD..." proceeds to show seeds logically labeled with categories so he doesn't have to pull out every container in the box to find what he's looking for. Dude, that's not OCD- that's sensible.
Also OCD is a serious and at times debilitating condition, nowadays a lot of people use it as an adjective. I'm sure they don't mean to diminish the struggle of those afflicted.
Looks awesome. Will look for similar thing here in Canada.. i do have min seed packs in a plastic container now but rummaging throw all the packs in there to find the one I want is time consuming. Those sleaves are great organizers
This is a great tip! I’m curious what you do with saved seeds. Like, with beans, I usually save some seeds but then don’t like to put them back in the packet since they’re a different generation so they end up in jars.
Put label on top and a couple rubber bands around it. Not the best, but works. I put my seed packs in plastic sheet covers inside a notebook. Reseal the tops if I use some, but not all of the seeds. Good news on expiration dates, 👍.
I have two deli-meat containers in the fridge for my seeds. I live in true tropics at sea level, and no way is summer room temp okay. I also have only a minuscule container garden, so no big collection.
I'm starting a catalog for my cannabis seeds..so far up to 25 different kinds I keep them in small glass jars with a screwtop or a cork top...each jar is labeled by numbers
I use plastic test tubes, labeled and kept in a box with the empty packaging just in case I forget any of the info but to be honest I use that gardenize app so I put all the info about every plant onto the app
My father always used a huge metal tin (the macadamia nut ones from hawaii) and he would organize them inside of it with plastic bags by groups with the envelopes inside! very similar method but not quite as clean. Only way to upgrade you method that I would recommend is refrigeration
I buy a lot of my seeds this time of year, even though they are marked 2020, most will be good for number of years. I recently bought 1000 Detroit red beet seeds for about $5.00, since I’m a square foot gardener they will last almost forever
Okay. You're an expensive friend to have. The photo cases are a great idea now that we share your addiction to seed packs. Our cases will be delivered on Wednesday. Happy gardening!
That photo storage case is the same seed storage system that I currently use. I have 4 of those and it seems like I need to order more as I am still collecting new seeds, lol.
I used to collect Pokémon cards, so I had a zipper binder with 9-pocket sheet protectors. I just fold my seed packets up and put them in the pockets. They sit in the bookcase in my room.
At my local Lowes, Burpee (I think) and other big brand seed companies came in right before Labor Day Weekend and threw their ENTIRE display of seeds into the dumpster! An employee told me when I came to buy seeds that weekend. I was appalled! Seeds don't go bad! Donate them or leave them for people to buy! Also, thank you for this video! It is a great seed-storing tip! I am going to try it. Do you ever worry about chemicals from the plastic contaminating your seeds? I suppose with the seeds still in their original paper packaging it's less of a concern.
I keep all of my wide-mouth plastic jars from Costco purchases, clean them, label them and keep desiccant packs the bottom. I have my different types of plants together: peas and beans in one, leafy greens in one, cukes and squash in one, etc...
I just got myself a slightly more expensive but really nice little box that comes with 40 little jars with cork tops. They're kept in there snug and safe, I can label them all separately, it's opaque, I can take out just one jar any time I like... I really like it at 15 pounds really isn't that bad for it. Keeping the packets just isn't an option for me, I absolutely hate it. I never use them all at once and I hate having to keep around open packets
I love this and I’m absolutely going to try it! I even have an unused photo organizer that I got on sale and haven’t filled yet! Just a heads up, though...maybe don’t use OCD as a descriptor for how you choose to organize. It doesn’t bother me (I have been diagnosed), but I’ve seen a lot of folks getting hate for doing so lately, and I would hate to see such a helpful and informative channel be a target for such drama. 💚
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS GOOD INFORMATION ABOUT SEED KEEPING AN STORAGE!!!... JUST KEEP IT REAL!!! AND SIMPLE AND PRODUCTIVE AND I WILL KEEP VIEWING YOUR GARDENING VIDEOS DUDE!!!😁👍🏽 BECAUSE I AM A BEGINNER GARDNER!!! BUT IT'S FUN!!!😂 HOWEVER, COSTLY!!!💸💰😔 I STILL LOVE GROWING 🪴 FRUIT, VEGGIES AND AND PLANTS!!!🪴🌳 🙋🏽🔥🙏🏽👑✝️📖🔥🕊️
Not so related to seeds, but do you have a video on how that fixture behind you, was made?? It's perfect for keeping all my babies (and adding a few more) after moving! Thanks!
I have a growing concern about trees being cut down in my native country Jamaica for housing developments. I would appreciate advice on how to start a proper seed bank. Hoping to store seeds for more than a decade if possible
How do you store yours? Would love to know. Here are the links to the items I use to store mine:
→ Seed Storage Box: amzn.to/39BmZtc
→ Labels: amzn.to/2wP9J6W
@@peteback Another good idea for regular sized seed packs, doesn't work so well for some of my over- sized ones . "Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy , Inspiration and Abundance!" - Hope
I have them all mixed together in a pile on a big plate
@@seedaholicgardens9085 I have a couple standard sheet protectors in the binder to fit the few oversized packets
I store my squash seeds in the ground... ah yes..
Same way as you. I like that I can put them in my garage refrigerator as well. No worries about extra condensation bc of the silica packs. Although, I actually put them in small plastic baggies inside the seed packs due to historical loss of packs from moisture.
One of my favorite seed storage hacks: any time I get dessicant packets (in food packaging, medication bottles, etc.) I save them and toss them in with my seeds to absorb any errant moisture that may sneak in.
I've got a bunch of them - great hack!
BuffaloRach Thank you Buff! gonna do that too. Bought a bunch of desiccants for my dehydrated veggies...Now will use for seeds, too.
Me too!
I use cotton balls; read this in one of my gardening books.
👍 me, three :)
“When it comes to seeds my budget seems to be infinity”
Relatable.
This speaks to me
Yup lol “Oh only $1.29? Let me just grab 3 of those, 4 of those, 2 of these...” 😂
So seeds must be like buying fabric for sewers hehe
Lol you buy 7 seed packets and it seems like you already spent 30 bucks like how does this happen 😂
Uhhh same hahaha
I have my seeds organized in a 4” zippered binder. I just use the photo pocket binder sheets (the ones with 4 pockets per sheet). Even the large Baker Creek seed packets fit! I have my spring/summer seeds in the front and fall seeds in the back. It makes it really easy for me to visualize what I have on hand when I’m planning my garden.
Thank you so much for purchasing our seeds, we so appreciate it. Also, this storage system is awesome!
There's also important planting information on the packets so removing that would deprive yourself of much needed info.
Just tear it off and put it in. Or have a log for them. OR after gardening a few seasons you learn your plants so no need
“I have way too many seeds...” said no real gardener ever.
I have an excel spreadsheet I made to keep track of mine. I have 101 packets of veggies & herbs. I have 50-60 flower seed packets (I'll make their spreadsheet when I'm bored).
I started gardening this year on 6/25.
I still completely agree with your statement.
NEVER HAVE TO MANY SEEDS 😉💚🌱🌱🌴🌻🌿🌹🌺
i dont get what you mean?
@@beeftaquitos1925 no “real” gardener believes in having to many seeds
Lowes was throwing away a whole display of seeds while I was working there and I wool almost all of it home so I might actually have too many seeds. I have more than I’ll ever go through. That’s even after giving away almost half of it
Right on! So glad to see you've made it over from the dark side and are enjoying the system! Lol. Thanks for shoutout, tips and love my friend!
I store seeds in small zipper bags (3x4”) and store the bags in a shoe box. It’s so perfect and almost free.
I store my seeds in the original packets in a small cardboard box , although not a shoebox.
Yeah, me, too, but I am upgrading. $14.99 at Michael’s.
Great storage idea. You answered my question about how long seeds last. Thanks for that😄 👍
I've done the same thing you did about 9 months ago. I also made a list on my phone, so when I go to order, I know exactly which variety I already have. Hard lesson learned when I had 4 packets of the same thing haha.
I will be critical of your seed storage method . if you’re really looking to keep your seeds in good condition. You must keep them in airtight conditions. Your method is not airtight. and there is a chance for moisture or other contamination. You can just use a simple good quality Ziploc bag and silica packets. This gets very effective results.
Scott Riddle I use metal tins and keep in my basement
This is my first year gardening & thanks for the tips for storing my seeds for next year
My small (so far) collection is almost bursting out of the lock tite box I found. This box is a great idea. Thanks the wonderful video. 🌱
Everybody’s latent farmer genes are kicking in because we might have an insecure food supply and we have to get our crops going
Cecily Erker when I bought, they were definitely starting to get backlogged and sold out.
@@MetubeUA-cam I was in the both group until it got too hot to bake. 😅 Now I'm getting ready to bake a bunch again, with this year's peaches from my garden. 😁
@@lilliangarza4954 You can always bake bread in a solar oven:)
Trinhz Photography bread machines dont give much heat out. So you could do that during hot weeks. However I like to remove the dough and bake in oven
Especially in 2020
Yes 🙌🏼 I use photo boxes for my seeds too! They are great.
“When it comes to seeds my budget seems to be infinity” same
My bank account: 🤨🤨🤨😩
RIP
I understand that. It sure is hard to not get that or this plant. But it sure can be hard on the pocketbook. lol.
I love your seed storage solution!!! I immediately went out to buy one (instant gratification). I was using a couple decorative boxes and had to dig thru it for what I wanted. Now, it is so easy to find what I want. Thank you so much for sharing. I also caught the video of you guys and the card catelog! Oh yeah, that sure spoke to my sense of order. 😂
Seeds will store longer in glass containers with seals on the lids (for example: wide mouth mason jars). Moisture can actually penetrate plastic over time. Seeds last longer in environments with little moisture, heat and light.
I thought I loved my storage containers until I saw those. Guess I will show the wife since my birthday is coming up. Also there are seeds that have been found and grown from tombs in the pyramids. Stay safe, stay healthy, grow on!
I was storing my seeds in an old plastic grocery bag and I have misplaced it. I can’t find it to save my life lol. I decided to find a new way of seed storage this year. I really like this idea.
Neighbor here on San Diego.. thank you so much for this suggestion, just purchased through your link. 🕺🏽🕺🏽 Finally get to organize tomorrow.
I have a old metal toolbox that was sandblasted and painted. I then store my packets by when to plant e.g., start 4 weeks before last frost, direct sow 2 weeks before last frost, repeat sow in cooler weather (radishes), repeat sow in warm weather (basil), etc.
I just saw a great picture on facebook about using a photoalbum to store seeds. You know the ones with transparent pockets to slide pictures into. You end up with a handy book and can still read the package without taking it out.
I use these photo bins also & I love them. I have 2 clear (warm & cool season) and 1 colorful one for flowers. Mine are all labeled like that too.
I left my seeds in their tiny zip bags 2x2in.,this is how I stored my seeds.I used sticky lables cut to fit tops of compartments with names of seeds,easy to peel and replace.😀👍🏼
I love your method! I gradually collected seeds so I have ended up with dozens of different little glass and plastic bottles, probes, bags etc. Now I just need sth like that !
we currently use these boxes for sorting/storing legos...but love this idea for seeds!
Well Lego's are important to :-).
I worked at a government feed bank and there were seeds from the 70s that still had decent germination rates that were used
Wow!
How were they stored?
Yes, please! Tell us how they were stored!
@@patfitz6044 they were stored in glass or plastic jars with screw lids in a 4°C cold room with pretty low humidity.
@@tonidavis850 long term storage systems have really improved since then. I work at Canada’s national tree seed centre. We have a trial with spruce seeds from the 70s that were only stored at 4C in a collet and their longevity tanked relatively quickly compared to others stored just a few years later at -20C. Obviously moisture matters a lot before freezing. I think the system above is fine for home gardeners but sure is different working at a proper germplasm facility. And yes we do “garden annually” at our bank, with seed withdrawals and germination testing.
This is a perfect system for the amount of seeds you have. I only have around 50 seed packs so I keep mine in a plastic storage case. It has 3 tiers which can be independently removed and those slot things for if you want smaller gaps. I made little paper packets for my loose seeds which fit perfectly and It also has a handle so I can easily grab the whole thing and take outside to plant with.
Good system there!
So..in order to keep my seeds I went to the dollar store and got storage containers that have lids and then I have them stored together in a market bag..but I LOVE this idea even better because its soooo easy to travel with the case outside of it
I love this system. I got my organizer at Michaels.
I purchase the recommended storage system from Micheals on sale at $14.99 each.
Oh man that's way cheaper, amazing
Do you mean Recollections? That’s the Michaels store brand.
Alot less expensive. Will check out. Thank you!
Wow i saw it at Michaelsfor $40.00 you scored! Congrats
kimberly guerrero its on sale now for 14.99... originally $41
I did an experiment last week to calculate the viability of old seeds. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for doing this video! I have accumulated a ton of seeds and they're just in bags everywhere and no place to store them. I have been trying to figure out for weeks how I can store them properly and organize them and you completely read my mind! I love the seed storage box. I'm buying one now! God bless!
Good to hear you are in So Cal. It’s tough following channels and deciding how to use their advice when they are not in your area. I’m in So Cal as well. Thanks your the vid!
What a great idea! I currently have my seeds in plastic shoe boxes. One has all flowers, one for vegetable and herbs and one for seeds I have collected in the garden. I put them in alphabetical order! I like your presentation for the seeds and may reorganize this way!
I store all my seed packs in plastic zip bags in seed family groups for cold or warm weather planting, then store IN THE REFRIGERATOR with cardboard in front to protect against light as the door is opened.
I buy a lot from Territorial Seeds since I'm in their part of the country. I noticed they put a length of time the seed is good for. Much of what I bought said 3 years. It was helpful to know the seeds will last longer than a year.
Yeah I think more companies should do that
We just started a vegetable garden this year but I've had a lot of flower seeds. I love this idea. Thanks.
Thanks for the tip. I followed your link and added to my cart. I use Baker’s Creek for the majority of my seeds and was just thinking about how I’m going to store my seeds that I’m waiting on.
I used old baby food jars with sticker labels. Something I already had on hand so I didn't have to buy anything. Silica gel packets help keep it from turning into a little greenhouse and germinating all the seeds.
These containers are good for so many things! I bought some for my seeds. I also sell costume jewelry and sort them in these as well.
I just create a foil pocket per seed variety, then store in ziploc and store either at a cool temp or in freezer and have had no issues. It's way smaller than the packets you buy from the store so i saves on space.
I organize mine by when to start the seeds and type of seed. I keep a paper to remind me to start ground cherries and arroz con pollo a little earlier with ginger. I keep them in plastic jars with desiccant kitty litter in the bottom. It depends on the seeds. Lettuce doesn’t last that great but others do. There are online charts for seed longevity.
Thank you so much for this tip.
I've purchased 3 of them from Michael's. 2 for me and 1 for my neighbor. God bless ,stay safe and encourage someone else to grow grow grow .
If you live in the north, most of the time you only get one shot at getting
it right. It's not a bad idea to test any suspect seeds in late January, early
February to check viability. Whilst there's still time to order new.
Very cool storage idea. TYFS
This is amazing! I just recently decided to store my seeds in a different place (was keeping them in the greenhouse outside... too hot!).
Last year I saved seeds from my garden. I dried them out on a paper towel for a few days, then I loosely wrapped them in plastic wrap, used paper towels to wrap around the plastic wrap before storing in a ziploc bag. Had them in a spare room on top of my gun cabinet. How the central heat is in this house, I have 2 heating units. I don't use 1 of them and the 1 I don't use goes to that room. It's a jacked up design I know. The unpredictable Texas panhandle winters, that room would fluctuate below freezing to above freezing all the time. This year, I had about a 90% germination rate on the seeds I saved
I bought that last year for my seeds too! Best seed storage ever!
I’ll use an airtight container with a desiccant pack inside, throw my bagged up seeds in there. Then into the fridge, it’s supposed to simulate winter somewhat. So when you bring them out ready to germ they think spring is coming
Speaking of seeds, cut into a tomato today and all the seeds had sprouted, never saw that before, certainly was crunchy. Yes going to try to grow a few.
No matter were I go always looking for more seeds to try so I understand 😎
I bought plastic pencil boxes on clearance for $.10, two packs of 2x3" ziptop baggies from the craft section, and a box of regular ziptop bags at Walmart. Have desiccant packets and a vacuum sealer... I may need an extra freezer by the time I'm all set! 😆
"And here I've gone _full_ OCD..." proceeds to show seeds logically labeled with categories so he doesn't have to pull out every container in the box to find what he's looking for. Dude, that's not OCD- that's sensible.
I think I fell in love when I saw the labels.
@@tkfordeful 😆
R I legit felt a flutter. 🧚🏾♀️
Also OCD is a serious and at times debilitating condition, nowadays a lot of people use it as an adjective. I'm sure they don't mean to diminish the struggle of those afflicted.
@@jinde75 🤦♂️
That's how I store my seeds! Nice to know as a new gardener that I do something right, lol.
Looks awesome. Will look for similar thing here in Canada.. i do have min seed packs in a plastic container now but rummaging throw all the packs in there to find the one I want is time consuming. Those sleaves are great organizers
This is a great tip! I’m curious what you do with saved seeds. Like, with beans, I usually save some seeds but then don’t like to put them back in the packet since they’re a different generation so they end up in jars.
Put label on top and a couple rubber bands around it. Not the best, but works.
I put my seed packs in plastic sheet covers inside a notebook. Reseal the tops if I use some, but not all of the seeds.
Good news on expiration dates, 👍.
Good call
My storage system. In a hot climate. The refrigerator.
Safe bet!
In zone 9a can u freeze
I have two deli-meat containers in the fridge for my seeds. I live in true tropics at sea level, and no way is summer room temp okay. I also have only a minuscule container garden, so no big collection.
I'm starting a catalog for my cannabis seeds..so far up to 25 different kinds I keep them in small glass jars with a screwtop or a cork top...each jar is labeled by numbers
I use plastic test tubes, labeled and kept in a box with the empty packaging just in case I forget any of the info but to be honest I use that gardenize app so I put all the info about every plant onto the app
Just got mine in!!! I love it. Thank you 😊
My father always used a huge metal tin (the macadamia nut ones from hawaii) and he would organize them inside of it with plastic bags by groups with the envelopes inside! very similar method but not quite as clean. Only way to upgrade you method that I would recommend is refrigeration
I buy a lot of my seeds this time of year, even though they are marked 2020, most will be good for number of years. I recently bought 1000 Detroit red beet seeds for about $5.00, since I’m a square foot gardener they will last almost forever
I have 4 and I love them.
Slick set up !
Okay. You're an expensive friend to have. The photo cases are a great idea now that we share your addiction to seed packs. Our cases will be delivered on Wednesday. Happy gardening!
Awesome storage system! As someone who loves organizing, this was satisfying to watch. A+! Haha
:)
Hello, I just propagate seeds located in my refrigerator from 2018.
Smart
That photo storage case is the same seed storage system that I currently use. I have 4 of those and it seems like I need to order more as I am still collecting new seeds, lol.
Another Epic video! Great idea and practical advice!
Thanks I didn’t know the box I owned was a seed box. I pretty much bought it at a garage sale. I was using it for my video games to storage it
I have the clear box and the multi colored box as well
thank you for sharing this information with us .. i was looking for a way to store my seeds .. once again thank you so much
I put them into those small square plastic boxes with green lids from Ikea and keep them inside my house.
Also add an oxygen packet to your seed pack storage containers. One to each container.
This is a genius idea.
Great ideas! PS that shirt is amazing!
I have a humidity problem. I either have to order seeds in resealable Mylar packets or put my packets in freezer bags.
I am obsessed with your little germination shelf thing! what kind of lights do you use?
I used to collect Pokémon cards, so I had a zipper binder with 9-pocket sheet protectors. I just fold my seed packets up and put them in the pockets. They sit in the bookcase in my room.
At my local Lowes, Burpee (I think) and other big brand seed companies came in right before Labor Day Weekend and threw their ENTIRE display of seeds into the dumpster! An employee told me when I came to buy seeds that weekend. I was appalled! Seeds don't go bad! Donate them or leave them for people to buy!
Also, thank you for this video! It is a great seed-storing tip! I am going to try it. Do you ever worry about chemicals from the plastic contaminating your seeds? I suppose with the seeds still in their original paper packaging it's less of a concern.
I keep all of my wide-mouth plastic jars from Costco purchases, clean them, label them and keep desiccant packs the bottom.
I have my different types of plants together: peas and beans in one, leafy greens in one, cukes and squash in one, etc...
Yeah that's a smart move to combo group!
Baker Creek Seed Co. is the absolute BEST. Great choice.
I’ve been following deannacat3 for 4yrs now, way before she had 1k followers 😂❤️ huge love for her and Aaron!
I love that thing: I just ordered it.
Maybe on-line shopping is too easy.
Thanks!
I just got myself a slightly more expensive but really nice little box that comes with 40 little jars with cork tops. They're kept in there snug and safe, I can label them all separately, it's opaque, I can take out just one jar any time I like... I really like it at 15 pounds really isn't that bad for it. Keeping the packets just isn't an option for me, I absolutely hate it. I never use them all at once and I hate having to keep around open packets
I just saw that same packing system from another youtuber. I hope to get one soon.
Love ya man! I have a kitchen drawer full of seeds!
I love that system mind have a variety of color container and store it in the closet
Picked up one for less than $10 from michaels craft shop on sale...
Good deal!
Awesome thanks for sharing this video!!!
Great info. Thank you!
Helpful video, thanks.
I've been looking for something like this.... I currently have my seeds in Tupperware containers in a shoe box in my closet.
I love this and I’m absolutely going to try it! I even have an unused photo organizer that I got on sale and haven’t filled yet!
Just a heads up, though...maybe don’t use OCD as a descriptor for how you choose to organize. It doesn’t bother me (I have been diagnosed), but I’ve seen a lot of folks getting hate for doing so lately, and I would hate to see such a helpful and informative channel be a target for such drama. 💚
You are really correct, it's something I was cognizant of and completely forgot about!
Epic Gardening, even I’ve been guilty of it! We’ve used that term for so long, and language takes some time to evolve.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS GOOD INFORMATION ABOUT SEED KEEPING AN STORAGE!!!... JUST KEEP IT REAL!!! AND SIMPLE AND PRODUCTIVE AND I WILL KEEP VIEWING YOUR GARDENING VIDEOS DUDE!!!😁👍🏽 BECAUSE I AM A BEGINNER GARDNER!!! BUT IT'S FUN!!!😂 HOWEVER, COSTLY!!!💸💰😔 I STILL LOVE GROWING 🪴 FRUIT, VEGGIES AND AND PLANTS!!!🪴🌳 🙋🏽🔥🙏🏽👑✝️📖🔥🕊️
Michaels has the cases on sale right now for $14.99 each.
Not so related to seeds, but do you have a video on how that fixture behind you, was made?? It's perfect for keeping all my babies (and adding a few more) after moving! Thanks!
I have a growing concern about trees being cut down in my native country Jamaica for housing developments. I would appreciate advice on how to start a proper seed bank. Hoping to store seeds for more than a decade if possible