I want to get some for friends' bday, is there an expiration date on the sprounts, could I keep them for few months before using/planting them?
1370545
We recommend planting them within 1 year so saving them for a few months is no problem! Store them in a cool dry place.
1370546
The box said you could keep them for up to a year. I've planted 3 so far and all have been growing fine.
2188024
I have not received my cuttings as of yet(have made two requests). I have planted in the past, and no you do not need to. I would make sure that you plant in a well draining pot or area though, and after sprouts appear, fertilize. At least I have had luck in the past doing this and it eliminates the chance of burning any rooting before it gets a firm hold.
1883590
Hello Bob. I was told by the seller that if I keep the seeds in the freezer and thaw them slowly before I use them they will be good forever. Hence mine are in the freezer. If you buy these, the seller includes an info sheet on all this. Good luck.
1450643
Probably not. The seeds we got were hard, old, and when they finally sprouted, VERY moldy. We tried it twice to see if it was just one batch. Both were covered with mold (and since we live in Southern Arizona, mold isn't something you see every day). I'd find your seed elsewhere. I've been buying from a wonderful place in San Francisco called Sprout People. Take a look at their website.
2032449
I am yet to find out. I have delayed in planting because I have been experiencing really weird weather for the past 7 months. I was hoping to plant this month (Jan 2014) but with the very wet weather, the plants may not even grow and I do want to maximize the potential for them to sprout (if they are viable). As soon as I have a response - positive or negative (and hopefully in the next two months) I will post it. My sincere apologies.
121433
They recommend 5 years at 50 degrees but the ones I received were already four years old and I don't know where they were stored. Be aware of this vendor.
1755578
I don't think so, but I don't know for sure. Mine only lived a couple months. I've read where they spread so easily that they turn into a nuisance, but I still want the flower, so I'm going to try planting seeds.
1998102
I put them on paper towel and soaked in room temperature water for 48 hours then put in the wet soil. I put the pot on the window sill to get sunshine. One sprouted about 1 inch, it was a skinny one then died. I don't know why.
337602
I am ignoring the "Best by" date on mine. They are really well dehydrated, so as long as they don't get damp they should last indefinitely. Good for "preppers", I would think.
674427
They are good for 6-8 months, I did the favor flowers for my sisters wedding, and we did them about three months in advance, and I bought them one month before, 4 months, and they were so fresh still. they have a hard candy coating, and they work great with crafts. Hope this helps!
682802
This is my second season using the seeds I ordered from the same source as you have. I had no problem getting the first batch to come up in Spring of 2014 and I just used the last of the seeds for new baby Comphrey's two weeks ago and they still came up under a grow light using regular seed sprouter soil. Sorry to hear that yours are not performing for you. But I was quite impressed with the company and will be ordering varieties from the same company for next Spring.
1979
I would not be too concerned about the expiration date. I believe toasted sesame seeds will keep indefinitely.
1501767
If the seeds are stored correctly (not in a freezer or fridge) they should last several years. I planted some that were two years old and I had a 90% germination rate.
2042790
The expiry date on my little packages, that I bought in the early summer, is 'sell by October 2013'. There is no use by date. I am storing them in a cool dark pantry and don't expect any issues for quite a long time. As long as they last until the cross-country running season is over:) Pretzels and nutella after a long fast run, yum!! BTW, I am food-safe certified and don't take foolish chances with food.
802771
If you have planted them last season they are usually harvested in the winter months initially. After they are established you should be able to harvest year round as you need them. They will only store refrigerated for a few days so only harvest what you will use immediately, leave the rest stored underground and growing.
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Yes they are to be stored/kept in the fridge to keep fresh as possible as it is the EFA's in the seed that can spoil. If you kept them out I would not use the best before as a guide. Hope that helps.
1606666
I grew them in mid to late summer and it appears they did not survive the Minnesota winter as there is no life at this time. Not sure if they are supposed to grow until June. I also bought one in August that was mature with flowers and planted it. I wondered if it di not have enough time to root out in only 4 weeks.