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Joel	12-09-2004 11:18 PM

Grass Seed Shelf Life

Does anybody have any idea on what the shelf life of grass seed stored in
the sealed, original bag is?

Thanks,
Joel

Winter

13-09-2004 03:19 PM

If it is completely dry and not exposed to extreme temperatures, it
will be good for at least a few thousand years.

Dennis

"Joel" wrote in message ...
Does anybody have any idea on what the shelf life of grass seed stored in
the sealed, original bag is?

Thanks,
Joel

Chet Hayes

16-09-2004 03:25 AM

(Winter) wrote in message . com...
If it is completely dry and not exposed to extreme temperatures, it
will be good for at least a few thousand years.

Dennis

"Joel" wrote in message ...
Does anybody have any idea on what the shelf life of grass seed stored in
the sealed, original bag is?

Thanks,
Joel

That's not true. The germination rate of seed declines over time,
which is why the date the lot was tested is important. Typical grass
seeds can be stored a couple of years in a cool, dry place and still
have acceptable germination rates. Anything over a year old, I'd do
a test prior to use to make sure the germination rate is acceptable.
Also, endophyte enhanced seed loses the endophyte protection in a much
shorter time, less than a year.

HWick

18-09-2004 04:49 PM

they have found wheat seed in the ancient pyramids that sprouted and
grew. ........... Hank

Bob	29-09-2004 07:58 AM

"Joel" wrote in message
...
Does anybody have any idea on what the shelf life of grass
seed stored in
the sealed, original bag is?

I used some dated year 2000 in an opened bag a couple weeks ago.
It is now growing well.

Bob

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