On Tue, 8 Apr 2008 08:36:10 +0000 (UTC), Rhiannon Miller
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Fresh seed and I get virtually 100% germination.

That's another point: how long can I expect the seed to
last? These seeds were all last year's (but then, they
didn't do any better last year; in fact, one variety which
didn't germinate last year did this year).

I keep unused seed as dry as possible indoors. Germination always
seems slower and less reliable than with new seed, giving perhaps 60%
germination or less and the seedlings not quite as eager to get going.

For me, newer is definitely best.

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