Louisianagal,

Yes, i was wondering about them containers for seed saving, also, the little container film comes in?They just throw them away at walgreens,i bet they would be happy to pass them on.Do you think to much moisture would be in them for reuse?

Carol

I've been using both old pill bottles and old film containers for my seeds for years. Once they are clean and dry they keep the seeds for a long time. I was begging all family members and friends for their old pill bottles, and got thousands of them over time.
Alberta

I use 35mm film cannisters -- there is no unique problem with moisture/condensation in them unless it comes from the contents. My job entails shooting slides for a research library, so I have a stash of them. Since we are shifting to digital capture, I'm also going to go through the medicine cabinet to recycle pill bottles, thanks to Laurie's tip.

i use the med bottles to also soak the seeds in overnight, so my seeds germinate faster!! so they have multiple uses!!

I have been saving all of the small plastic bottles that herbs and spices come in. Originally, I was just going to save a few to put my own dried herbs in, but I've been thinking they would make good seed containers too.

The other thing I thought about saving to use for seeds are baby food containers. I'm a little nervous about the glass ones, but now some of them come in tiny plastic tubs. My youngest has almost outgrown the need for it though, so if I'm going to save any of those, I better do it now.

We have used a digital camera for the past several years, so no film containers here, and thankfully no one here has any regular prescriptions, but I could see how those would be perfect.

Great ideas guys!

Bonnie

I've been scanning seed storage information. University sites say for long term storage freeze the seed but they must be completely dry first.

Some medications come in bottles with a little packet of desiccant. Some 88grain aspirin is the one that comes to mind immediately. I am not sure how moisture tight an average pill bottle is.

Just something that came to mind while reading the thread.