Frogleg wrote:

Just as there are many reasons why last year's
parsnip seeds are unproductive while a 500-yr-old
melon seed germinates.


I typically let a few parsnip go to seed every six or seven
years, and, while I sow seed generously, I always get excellent
yields even with seven year old seed. I don't understand why so
many people say that parsnip seed lasts less than 1 year. I
store the seed in a lidded cardboard can containers in the
basement.


Rick