If Anyone has seeds of the plants I'm looking for. From the list above, Seeds I'm Looking For, I will gladly trade ANY seed I have to offer. That includes seeds from my Web Site listed here:
Seeds by Trade and any seed type for sale. With the exception 1 pack for the pack of seeds I'm trading for. Unless I agree to send more. 
In 1996 My father saved watermelon seeds from my Great-Grandfather's watermelon. He use to grow the best. He has long passed. In 2006 I took the seeds and grew the watermelons myself.
When I sell, give away, or trade seeds "Freshness" always seems to be the concern or question. Therefore I always pick and send seeds of that year (because of the hype). Unless I inform the person from what year they are from.
But here's my point...
I NEVER throw away seeds I plan on sowing at some point or another. All of the seedlings and flats I have now are from seeds over 6 years old. I have just about 100% germination rate. And next year I might sow seeds from 2004. There are some seeds that do not store well in my opinion and those are Marigolds. I have also noticed the very same seeds I have germinated this year, WOULD not germinate when they were received or the year after. But just about popped out in 2 days this year. Therefore I am deeply inclined that many many seed types need to be older to germinate.
I put away seeds a friend sent me in 2004 dated and labeled "Pasithea Coerulea 2003". When I first tried these seeds they would not germinate. I tried them the following year..nothing! I revisited the pack and this year, 6 years later, I now have babies.
Can some of you list some seeds in Your opinion that are not viable over time?
1. My Opinion: Marigolds (somebody please prove me wrong
With All Being Said...
Here begins the story of my gardens, growing experiences, And WHAT I'm growing and propagating right now.
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4 comments:
A friend of mine starting to buy the Airfix kits (don't know what the American version is called) he had as a child. He didn't build them; he just wanted to own them again. One day I was at his house looking at a pile of them, and realised many were the same. I pointed this out, and with a shame-faced look on his face, he replied: "I know, it's a sickness!"
Good luck!
That is Funny! ha ha So True
It's nice to know I'm not the only one. Marketing psychology is very cunning with light levels and temperatures set to lull our brains, so don't be too hard on yourself!
these are delicious!! I'm sure you'll find a place for them to plant!! thsi is what I do.. when I realize I got more than what I wanted... I say "oh well.. I'll find a place!!"
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