If I planted seeds (recently) that may have expired in 2002, what are the chances of them comming up?

I planted flowers out here in the Midwest a couple days ago, so if it doesn't frost or snow, is there a chance that the flowers will still come up?

If I planted seeds (recently) that may have expired in 2002, what are the chances of them comming up?
There is a chance that the seeds are still viable. They may germinate but possibly less than a fresh batch of seeds.



I would get current packet of seeds and plant them, too, just for insurance, but not for a while. I don't know where you are in the Midwest, but here in Minnesota, we are expecting more snow, so it is a little early to be planting.





Seeds don't cost much.



Good luck.
Reply:There is a world wide seed bank, so I'd say they won't be as prolific but some should make it. Good luck!
Reply:The germination success of your flower seeds will mostly depend on how the seeds were stored for the past 6 years. If stored at 50 deg and 50% relative humidity, they have a good chance of growing. If either the temperature or humidity were much different , your chances are reduced.
Reply:If you are going to try planting some more of those seeds put them in the fridge for a couple of weeks first, it will improve the germination.

Deb

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Reply:yes there is a good chance of seed growing It's all do do with the type of seed and how you keep them! Keep them in a fridge and they will last longer, but certain seeds last longer than others, so swo them and see you have nothing to lose.happy sowing
Reply:Germination my be reduced, but probably not to zero.



If you want to see, put 20 (or 100) seeds in a sandwich of damp paper towels and check them for germination in a few days. if 8 of the 20 germinate, you have a 40% germination rate.
Reply:It depends how the seeds were store, dry and cool is good, remember the seeds that came out of the old tombs.

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