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zelinda
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I'm gardening in containers on my balcony. I just planted some carrot and cilantro seeds. This weekend I'll plant broccoli seeds. My containers are small, so I can't use all the seeds in the packets. What do I do with the leftover seeds? Can they be saved for next year?

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Plants: 84 | From: central texas | Registered: Jul 2004  |  Seeded: 156.153.254.42
Szykniej
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If you keep them in a cool, dry place they'll probably be fine to use next year. Certain seeds remain viable longer than others, but I'm not sure offhand which ones last longest. Every year I find myself planting leftover seeds with good results, although the older they are the heavier I seed to make up for their decreased germination power. TONY

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Tony from Massachusetts
Plants: 43 | From: Massachusetts | Registered: Feb 2004  |  Seeded: 152.163.252.166
zelinda
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Thanks for the info Tony! [Wink]
Plants: 84 | From: central texas | Registered: Jul 2004  |  Seeded: 64.172.183.19
   

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