how long after sell by date are garden seeds good?
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packed for date on seed packets how long are they good? Seed sold in the US and other parts. of the world must have a lot number and a sell by or packaged for date that is 8 to 12 months. (can be longer if the seed is sealed in heretically sealed packet) from the time the seed was tested. for germination. Seed can be 10 years old and still be sold with an expiration date 12 months away as long as it. has been germination tested and passed. There are number of seeds that do not germinate when fresh, but need months to years of dry.
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Vegetables For a summer harvest, sow seeds two to three weeks before the last spring frost. For a fall harvest, direct sow seeds outdoors 85 to 100 days before the first fall frost. Alternately, start your seeds indoors. If you choose to start your seeds indoors, plant them in peat pots or other small seedling pots.
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- Leek and onion seeds are notoriously short-lived, even when stored under the best of conditions. Their life spans range from under six months to maybe two years, if you're lucky. On the other hand, I've seen tomato, pepper, sunflower and bean seeds that have remained viable even after ten years.
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Q&A: Do Seeds Have Expiration Dates? Do seeds have an expiration date? A: It depends on the type of seeds and how they were stored. If your seeds were kept in a cool, dry place, there's a good chance they're still viable, but expect a lower germination rate — exactly how low depends on the species. Seed corn is best used the current year (after that germination is greatly reduced), but tomato seeds can last for more than four years if stored well.
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Q&A: Do Seeds Have Expiration Dates? A: It depends on the type of seeds and how they were stored. If your seeds were kept in a cool, dry place, there's a good chance they're still viable, but expect a lower germination rate — exactly how low depends on the species.lace in a warm bright location (65 to 70 degrees is fine) but away from direct sun. Check the seeds every couple of days. If they haven't germinated — or only a few have sprouted — in a couple of weeks, chances are they're no good.
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- Availability & Turnaround Time. All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days. We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so.
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Do grass seeds go bad? How long can you store them? If the seeds were stored in a basement or root cellar, some of the seeds could be viable for twenty years. If they were left in a shed, most would be dead in a few months. How they were kept is the most important factor. You could freeze them indefinitely.
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- Try these 2 easy steps to calculate the best time to start your seeds where you live. 1  Determine the last frost date for your region. 2  Count back 4-6 weeks from the last frost date for your region to know when to start your tomatoes.
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How Long Can I Store Grass Seed Before it Goes Bad? When stored properly, bagged grass seed can remain fully viable for one year after the test date stated on its label. The date is when the seeds' germination rate was tested. That rate should be 80 to 95 percent, depending on the grass variety.
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Saving vegetable seeds: Tomatoes, peppers, peas and beans Remove the seeds from the peppers and spread them out to dry. Save pea and bean seeds by allowing the pods to ripen on the plants until they're dry and starting to turn brown, with the seeds rattling inside. This may be as long as a month after you would normally harvest the peas or beans to eat.
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- Expert answer: We tell consumers to look to the egg carton sell-by dates to judge freshness. The USDA says that the date can be no further ahead than 30 days after the packing date. Your store can choose any day within that 30 days to date the eggs.
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- Seeds stored in the fridge should remain viable for quite a few years, many have reported success after over 8-10 years storage. Though they will go off eventually and as time goes on you can expect the viability and rate of germination to slow until an eventual failure.
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Seeds past expiration date I have some 5 and 6 year old seeds that I still get better than 70% germination from. Some have reported tomato seeds germinating after 10-15 years. Check out the FAQ on this over on the Seed Saving forum for details on how to save and store.
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Difference between Sell-By, Use-By and Expiration Dates Raw eggs can stay good for approximately three to five weeks after the date of purchase as long as they are not cracked or damaged. Baked Goods and Snack Foods Baked goods and snacks typically have a Use-By Date.
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Seeds past expiration date B garden, The reason there is an expiration date is that before the seeds were pkged. to be sold, they were tested for germination. Veggie seeds need to have a certain percentage of germination or they can not be sold. The percent varies depending on the type of veggie but the percents are pretty high.
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- Expert answer: We tell consumers to look to the egg carton sell-by dates to judge freshness. The USDA says that the date can be no further ahead than 30 days after the packing date. Your store can choose any day within that 30 days to date the eggs. If you don't find a date on the carton, using the eggs within three weeks of the carton date should allow them to be used within optimum quality, meaning the yolk will be high and upstanding, and the white will be tall and firm.
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- A good rule of thumb for peppers is to plant them out at least a month after your average date of last frost, or 2 weeks after setting out tomatoes. Count backwards on your calendar to find your seed starting date. I start sweet peppers eight to ten weeks before planting out.
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Germination issues with okra... Like Larry said, okra seed has to be fresh to germinate. I had a chart once that told how long garden seeds remain viable and okra was at the top of the list with only a one year reliable germination rate. I keep my seed in the freezer and it will keep for 2-3 years, maybe longer. Like Bookmark May 10, 2013 at 3:39PM.
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- Two weeks Two weeks really depend on the freshness. There are dates ws on the carton if bought that way. they do last 2 weeks at least. Eggs should be good for three weeks after the sell by date. They  should be kept in the refrigerator in order to maintain freshness.
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Expired Food Is Often Safe: USDA That’s the latest word from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a public service video that says food still remains safe up to 18 months after the “sell-by” date on the package. Many products may have a sell-by date of say April 1 but they could be good in your pantry for another 12 or 18 months.
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- I put some carrot seeds (paris market and early scarlet horn) outside in the plot about 3 weeks ago and there is still no sign....do they usually take this long to come up or am I just being overly impatient? Cheers!
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Rare, Open-pollinated & Heirloom Garden Seeds Growing Tomatoes from Seed: It really is not difficult to grow tomatoes from seed but does take a little bit of planning. Start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost date in your area (refer to the Frost Pages).
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How to Start Seeds Start by looking at the seed packet, which should tell you when to start seeds inside. Usually, it will say something like, Plant inside six to eight weeks before last frost. Some types of vegetables, such as beans and squash, are best started outdoors.
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How long are eggs good for, after the sell by date? Although not required, they may also carry an expiration date beyond which the eggs should not be sold, but are still safe to eat. On cartons with the USDA grademark, this date can not exceed 30 days after the eggs were packed in the carton. Depending on the retailer, the expiration date may be less than 30 days. Eggs packed in cartons without the USDA grademark are governed by the laws of their states.
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How Long Do Vegetable Seeds Last? How long seeds remain viable depends on the type of seed and how well it is stored. To store them for the longest time, be certain they are completely dry, to the point of being brittle, before you pack them away. Then keep them in an air tight container out of direct sunlight. (More tips for storing seeds .).
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- The seed is dry enough to store in an airtight jar when the individual seeds snap when broken. Store the seeds in a cool dry place until next year. Properly stored, the seed should remain viable eight to ten years.