Topic: Out of date seeds

[Linda Tal]

Do you think its worth trying with some seeds I have been given?  They are a mix of flowers and vegetables and some of them are upto 5 years old!  I don't want to waste my time if they are definitely not going to germinate ???

Linda

[Mrs Ava]

Some will, some won't.  I can't stand to bin seeds, no matter how old and would give them a go, just sow thicker than you would normally.  ;D

[flowerofshona]

To test a seeds viabilty damp some cotton wool or kitchen towel sprinkle a few seeds on and cover with cling film or lid and put into a warm place, if the germanate then you know there ok and yo wont waste time and space sowing them in the plot :)