Can the scallion seeds from the previous year still be used?
This article brings you the experience of scallions among fruits and vegetables. Can the scallion seeds from the previous year still be used? The editor of the website will introduce to the netizens next.
Sometimes seeds are bought in excess and cannot be planted within the year, and some netizens wonder if the scallion seeds from the previous year can still be used. For scallions, their shelf life is generally only one year. The germination rate will decrease significantly in the second year, but it does not mean that they will not germinate at all. The germination rate will be reduced, and the growth will be weaker. Here are references for the storage time of other vegetable seeds!
Scallion seeds, chive seeds: must use fresh seeds from the current year. The germination rate of seeds from the previous year will be significantly reduced. The surface of new seeds is wrinkled, the dark side is distinct, and they have a luster, with a visible small white dot on the seed coat. Seeds stored for more than one year lose their luster and develop a white frost on the surface, the seed coat changes from white to yellow, and such seeds have a low germination rate and growth potential, and should not be used.
Tomato seeds: generally can be stored for 3-4 years, not more than 4 years, otherwise the germination rate will decrease. New seeds have many fine hairs and a tomato flavor, while old seeds have fewer or no hairs and the flavor is faint.
Chili seeds: should not exceed 3 years. New seeds have a strong spicy taste and the color is golden yellow. The germination rate of new seeds is about 90%, after 2 years it drops to about 80%, and after 3 years it will drop to below 50%.
Parsley seeds: can be stored for 5 years, the new seeds from the current year cannot be used, they must be stored for one year before use.
Coriander seeds: must be stored for one year before use, but the storage time should not exceed 3 years. Fresh coriander seeds have a strong aroma, while old seeds have a faint aroma. When sowing coriander seeds, the seeds should be crushed as shown in the picture below, making it easier to germinate!
Eggplant seeds: the storage time can be slightly longer, generally seeds within 5 years can be used. New seeds have a shiny outer skin and are creamy yellow, while old seeds have a dark red surface without luster.
Cabbage seeds, radish seeds, and kohlrabi seeds: generally have a storage life of 3-4 years, and the germination rate significantly decreases after 4 years. New seeds have a smooth surface, while old seeds are dark. When the seeds are broken with a fingernail, new seeds become flat without breaking, while old seeds are easily broken and the seed coat easily falls off.
Cucumber seeds: generally can be stored for 3-4 years. Fresh cucumber seeds are white or creamy white, smooth on the surface, and the spines at the tip of the seeds are sharp, while old seeds have yellow spots, lose luster, and the spines at the tip of the seeds become dull.
The detailed content shared above about whether the scallion seeds from the previous year can still be used (including the storage periods of coriander, chives, chili, parsley, etc.) is hoped to be of help to you!