non-hybrid seeds for storage

Clary · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:34 am

Does anyone here order non-hybrid seeds (for outdoor garden planting) to save in long-term storage, and if so from where, and how do you store them?
I am an indoor sprouts, garlic greens, etc. type gardener. I have not been an outdoor gardener, so layman's language required. :nod:

Thanks,
Clary

blondie · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:44 pm

There is a place near me that sells heirloom seeds -- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds -- they have a local store as well as mail order business. I have not yet tried saving seeds from year to year, but some friends say they put theirs in the freezer. http://rareseeds.com/

veggielou · **Joined:** Thu Aug 05, 2010 1:37 pm **Posts:** 400

Blondie, are you in Mo. If so where? I am in Bolivar. Been to Baker's Great place.
Lucille

Clary · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:47 pm

blondie wrote:

There is a place near me that sells heirloom seeds -- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds -- they have a local store as well as mail order business. I have not yet tried saving seeds from year to year, but some friends say they put theirs in the freezer. http://rareseeds.com/

Thanks.

Do you know when they store them in a freezer what kind of container(s) they use?

blondie · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:22 pm

I'm near Mansfield.

Small world.
Clary, I'm not sure what type container they use. Will try to find out for you.

Plumerias · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:12 pm

If by non-hybrid seeds you happen to mean heirlooms, you might try this place. http://www.seedsavers.org/ What do you mean by long-term storage please?

blondie · **Posted:** Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:25 pm

Clary, did you notice Baker Creek seeds has a section of their forum dedicated to seed storage? Maybe you'll find an answer to your question there --
http://idigmygarden.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=00573bc271ebc0982fda7826cdd28c1b&f=15

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