In case of another COVID-19 like event, consider buying next years supplies this year

[Kaleva]

Last edited Mon May 18, 2020, 03:51 AM - Edit history (1)

Practically all garden seeds can last at least one year and most can last several when stored under proper conditions.

Here's a link to an informative site:

https://www.thespruce.com/how-long-do-vegetable-seeds-last-1403089

I've been meaning to put together a 1-2 year stock of gardening supplies for sometime now but it's always been pushed to the side. Events this year have motivated me to actually do it and I have much done already and should have this completed in June as my wife has a Drs. appointment that month in town and I can stop at Lowes and get some peat pellet refill plugs.

As for seeds that I'm stocking up on, I'm sticking to the basics. Seeds that I know I'll be planting in the garden every year. Such as:

Tomatoes
Cabbage
Beets
Carrots
Pole Beans
Sugar Snap Peas
Peppers
Radishes
Daikon Radishes
Rutabaga
Acorn Squash
Cucumbers
Zucchini

Zucchini, Daikon radishes,Acorn squash and cucumber seeds can last 4-5 years, when properly stored, and packets of such have more seeds then I need for one season so one packet can last me for a few seasons. For other plants like beets and carrots, I'll need a couple of packets per season.