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Williamsburg,KY

I have seeds from 2003 and 1001, would these still be good. I have 2003 Mombert 755,cross of Mombert 1005 and Knauss 898 and Emmons 1144, cross of Holland 879 and Steltz 705..I have one seed of each..Any opinions..?

1/26/2008 4:41:59 PM

Minnesota

My 1st year expierence opinion: I think they are still good, the older they get the less likely they are to grow.

1/26/2008 5:29:27 PM

Cincinnati,OH

3 out of 4 8 year old seeds have germinated for me

1/26/2008 6:12:05 PM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

2003 seeds are not really considered old yet. The life of a seed depends mainly on how they are stored.
The 1001 seeds are REALLY old!!! I have my doubts about those. lol
just kidding with ya! They should be fine.

1/27/2008 1:05:34 PM

Williamsburg,KY

I do know that most seeds last a while as long as they are kept dry, but just wasnt sure. Thanks for the chuckles hoots dirt....

1/28/2008 5:08:05 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

CB, lookin for big things from you in Nancy in 08!!! Grow em big!!! Peace, Wayne

1/28/2008 7:12:30 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Peace,Wayne, Thanks for the incouragement. I need all the help I can get. Im hoping for a better show this coming season..Im gonna use some new ground this year for the pumpkin and hopefully will be able to pay the water bill, unless I can get a big storage (cheap, like free) tank for rainwater.

1/31/2008 10:13:41 AM

Robbins, Tn

CB,
just a thought to keep in mind, Do you know any farmers/have any farmers nearby? Can't remember much farming community close to Williamsburg, too many years gone by to remember...sometimes some farmers have old liquid tanks that may have splits or whatever (maybe too small) that they sometimes don't use anymore..usually willing to part with cheap..have a couple located here for myself, have to relocate them this spring...hope this helps...Joe

1/31/2008 8:25:13 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Thanks Joe, will spread the word to everyone I know. Ive been to Beaverton, MI...small world.

2/2/2008 10:35:38 AM