Small tackle box and a fishing rod on a pier. - Zakharova_Elena/Shutterstock If you've been on the hunt for the perfect seed storage bin, you may have noticed that ...

Saving seeds from vegetable and ornamental plants allows gardeners the ability to preserve "desirable" traits, ensure availability of favorite plant (vegetable or ornamental) varieties, and save money ...

Extend the shelf-life of your seeds with these simple tips. After planting seeds in spring, many gardeners are left with lots of half-filled packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, but there’s ...

Store seeds in envelopes, sealed containers, or plastic bags in a cool, dry, and dark place. To absorb moisture, add silica gel or rice to the seed storage container. Put seeds that require cold ...

After seed starting, or at the end of the growing season, many gardeners find themselves with partially full seed packets. Do not throw these seeds away, as most will last more than a year after the ...

Keeping your seeds as viable as possible means limiting exposure to light, air, and moisture—and going through them once a year. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, ...

Minimizing seed exposure to factors like moisture, heat and temperature fluctuations is the key to successful long-term seed storage. Courtesy photo Often at this time of year, while gardeners enjoy ...

Seed longevity of Capsicum species may be affected by seed drying methods. The effect of three seed drying methods (passive, sun and oven drying) on seed storage life (longevity) of 16 cayenne pepper ...