| What is the best way to store seeds--in a glass jar? Does Burpee sell seeds in a larger container than the packets? How long will the seeds keep their potential? |
| Burpee's vegetable seeds can be bought in 5 lb packages and if you need more just double or triple your order. Seeds should be kept in air tight containers. The refrigerator is the best place to keep them, if there is room. If there's not enough room, keep them in the coolest place available. Listed below are some seeds and how long they will remain viable: Bean, Lima- 3 years Bean, snap-3 years Beet-4 to 6 years Broccoli-5 years Brussels Sprouts-5 years Cabbage-5 years Cauliflower-5 years Celery-5years Chinese Cabbage-5 years Collard-5 years Corn-2 years+ Cucumber-5 years Eggplant-5 years Kale-5 years Kohlrabi-5 years Lettuce-5 years Okra-5 years Onion-1 to 2 years Parsnip-2 years Pea, Garden-3 years Pepper-2 years Radish-3 years Squash,Summer-4 to 5 years Squash, Winter-4 to 5 years Tomato-2 years Turnip-3 years |
