The303Stoner
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I removed as many seeds as I could When I trimmed my buds
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classy thanks. That is very helpful. Now to store a pound.
For uninterrupted long term storage, freezing in a vacuum pack with a dessicant is best. Each time a batch of seeds goes through a freeze/thaw cycle, a few become unviable. For storage lengths of a few years or less, room temperature storage in an airtight container with a dessicant is satisfactory. Vacuum packing with dessicant and room temperature storage is best for access without the thaw and re-freezing that kills them. The problem with using the refrigerator for any period of time is the excessive amount of moisture constantly present. Each time the door is opened, moisture condenses on items inside, for which the dessicant is an inadequate deterrent for molds. A vacuum sealed container should not condense moisture on the inside. I have no knowledge of the effective lifespan of rice as a dessicant, but it could be replaced occasionally if suspected to be losing effectiveness. Using heat to remove any moisture present in rice or other "makeshift" dessicants will improve effectiveness and longevity. I have heard of vermiculite being used as a dessicant, but would recommend silica gel as a first choice. I heard of properly stored seeds over 10 years old still germinating at acceptable rates.
Author: MisterIto
What's a dessicant?
Thanks for your good explanation. You mean now for the first time in my life I may have a good reason to save those little sachet packets that I normally throw away? LOL
I am just curious about seed banks on how they store the seeds.Ive read so much crap about storing your seeds in the freezer that i decided to do my own test. I thought to myself nature has freeze and thaw cycles so why should it effect the cannabis seed since it is grown in those regions? I got a control group of 25 seeds from different strains and another 25 i vigorously tested. I fast froze, quick thawed, fast froze over and over again. Sometimes as soon as they froze i thawed them out. I must have done this over 200+ times over a three month period. When i did the germination test for both groups there was no change in rates or vigor. If you have spare seeds i suggest you do this test yourself. Question i asked after all this is this, why does a seed lose its germination/vigor over time? Well after researching i found out a seed is a living thing and will slowly use up its stored reserves. When the reserves become low the seed will either die due to lack of substance or lose its germination/vigor rate. Freezing your seeds will stop this process dead cold no pun in tended. Sticking them in the fridge will slow but not stop this process.
P.S. I even took the seeds out of the bag when they were thawing and let them collect moisture during the thaw process. It didnt take long for them to dry out after they completely thawed, i thought this was worth mentioning. I wanted to abuse them as much as i could, like i said above there was no difference in vigor or germination rates. I even looked at the plant underneath a 1000* microscope, no difference in structure.
I am just curious about seed banks on how they store the seeds.
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