Seed Saving: How Long Will My Seed Last? A Seed Life Guide
How long will your vegetable seed last? This quick seed saving
reference guide tells you how long your seed will last for 47 different kinds
of vegetables and links to other valuable seed saving articles.
You've saved your
vegetable seeds so you can grow the same variety in the future, but how long
will your seed last? This list provides the average seed life for 47 different
kinds of vegetables when stored under ideal conditions. Be sure to bookmark
this article for future reference and read the best method for seed storage by
clicking on the link at the end of this article.
SEED SAVING:
AVERAGE VEGETABLE SEED LIFE
·
Beans (Bush, Fava, Lima,
Pole, Runner, Soy, Yard Long): 3-4 years
·
Beet: 6 years
·
Broccoli: 5 years
·
Brussel Sprouts: 5
years
·
Cabbage: 3-5 years
·
Chinese Cabbage: 3 years
·
Carrot: 3-4 years
·
Cauliflower: 5
years
·
Celeriac: 5 years
·
Celery: 5 years
·
Collard: 5 years
·
Corn: 3-4 years
·
Cucumber: 7 years
·
Eggplant: 6 years
·
Endive: 7 years
·
Kale: 5 years
·
Kohlrabi: 5 years
·
Leek: 1-2 years
·
Lettuce: 3 years
·
Muskmelon: 7 years
·
Mustard: 4 years
·
Onion: 1-2 years
·
Bunching Onion: 1-2
years
·
Parsley: 4 years
·
Parsnip: 1-2 years
·
Peas: 3 years
·
Pepper: 2-4 years
·
Pumpkin: 6-7 years
·
Radish: 4-5 years
·
Rutabaga: 4 years
·
Spinach: 3-4 years
·
Spinach (NZ): 3
years
·
Squash (Cucurbita
maxima): 6-7 years
·
Squash (Curcubita
mixta): 6-7 years
·
Squash (Cucurbita
moschata): 6-7 years
·
Squash (Cucurbita
pepo): 6-7 years
·
Sunflower: 7 years
·
Swiss Chard: 6
years
·
Tomato: 4-5 years
·
Turnip: 5 years
·
Watermelon: 5
years
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