| Last summer I bought some seed packets on sale. It states on each package that they are packed for 2000. Will these seeds be too dated to plant in this year's garden? |
| Most seeds (such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, most annual flowers) are viable for longer than a year, with the probable exception of lettuce, onions and corn and a few others. The longer term viability also depends somewhat on how they have been stored. Even under the best of conditions, the germination rate of older seeds is usually a bit lower than fresher seed, so you might plant a few more than usual to compensate. |
