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What do you do with old seeds?

18 years ago

When you get in new seeds, do you weed out the old? I do. Not all the old, or middle-aged, but some. A cupfull or two each year. Seems to me there ought to be something I could do to recycle all that stored up energy into the garden. Any suggestions?

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dorisl
18 years ago
plant them and see if they grow?

:)
booberry85
18 years ago
Like Doris said, I usually start a small amount of experimental seeds inside to see if they'll sprout. Then, I try planting them in areas where my husband can't mow the lawn. That way garden space isn't wasted on plants that might not produce.
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