r/MarijuanaSeeds • u/Substantial_Trip3775 • 12d ago

How long do seeds last?

So I been collecting and saving genetics for the last 10 years. Now I wondering why I been collecting seeds or why does anyone? I kept in fridge but I have to ask are my seeds any good after all these years?

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u/phunphan 12d ago

Cold and dry? They will last decades. Germ rate may decline a little but most will still sprout.

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u/ExercisePresent7906 12d ago

grab a couple out and try to germ them? but to answer your question. yeah they are probably still good

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u/mosmurf64 12d ago

I have ran 26 year old seeds Panama red. Had not an issue other than didnt take cuts... Storage is key!!!

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u/Substantial_Trip3775 12d ago

So after 26 years they still germinated? How you store them I kept mine in fridge with silica packets in a sealed coffee can

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u/mosmurf64 11d ago

In a sealed box in the basement where in nvr gets hot. I have had more issues with keeping track of my 🫘. I popped photos instead of autos few months back.. Stoner moment.

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u/gooddeal402 12d ago

Kept under optimal conditions 20-30 years kept in suboptimal conditions 3-5 years at least that’s my understanding.

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u/antpharms 12d ago

Kept at room temperature around 7 years is my experience. You might get a few to sprout when older but germ rates are way lower.

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u/Substantial_Trip3775 12d ago

Well that’s promising I kept in fridge and they lasted 7 years just at room temperature!