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Any tips on what might increase my success rate for germinating 10 yr. old A.G. seeds?
Things I'd like to know:

Should I soak the seeds longer?
What is the optimal germination temp. for a 10 yr. old seed?
Does freezing the seeds first, then thawing, before germination help at all?
I recall a seed starting method where the outer shell of the A.G. seed was carefully removed before germination. Is this something that might help?
I'm most comfortable using the paper towel in a plastic baggie method, by the way. Although this isn't set in stone for me.
Any other tips?

4/13/2013 2:09:29 AM

Webster, NY

I've never done anything special to germinate old seed. The seeds I've always done have been frozen, so I don't know if freezing then thawing helps, but I think that if the seed is still viable, then nothing special has to be done.

Does anyone else have more experience?

Thanks

4/13/2013 4:02:05 AM

Muddy Waters

Some say freezing them first has given them better results.Just remember freezing seeds must be in sealed air tight packaging.I double wrap great seeds.

4/13/2013 6:54:36 AM