Seed Storage

[tactical_2012]

I know this has been discussed before but I finally got to ordering a bunch of Heirlooms Seeds off the internet and picked up a bunch at a local store. I vacuum sealed them and plan on placing them in a chest freeze. Is this the best way to store them for long term storage or is there a better way?

[Wulf202]

Define long term before I answer the question

[tactical_2012]

5+ years or so saving

[Wulf202]

As long as you have no power outages you should be fine.

After 5 years in the freezer some seeds of less hardy plants will have less germination rate but at worst id estimate %80.

[tactical_2012]

Sounds good enough to me I sealed about 2 pounds of seed should be good I figure in 5 yrs by more and seal them as well

[Wulf202]

Mylar is better

[tactical_2012]

Probably going to put them in mylar now and throw in O2 absorber and seal so it will.be a double barrier